John Henry Moss

John Henry Moss (November 10, 1918 – July 1, 2009) was a baseball executive and politician. Well known for his strong leadership and organizational skills, Moss was a key contributor to the development of Minor League Baseball during more than six decades, helping bring professional baseball to 43 United States cities represented by 114 ownership groups, by stressing the importance of providing quality, wholesome, family-friendly entertainment at an affordable price. Over the years, Moss gained inductions into five Halls of Fame and also received numerous honours for his commendable contributions to baseball.

John Henry Moss
Minor League Baseball executive and Politician
Born: (1918-11-10)November 10, 1918
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Died: July 1, 2009(2009-07-01) (aged 90)
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
Career highlights and awards
  • Western Carolina League president (1948–1949)
  • Detroit Tigers Minor League system director (1950–1958)
  • Western Carolinas League president (1959–1979)
  • South Atlantic League president (1980–2007)
  • Mayor of Kings Mountain, North Carolina (1965–1988)
  • Warren C. Giles Award (1993)
  • South Atlantic League Hall of Fame (1994)
  • North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
  • North Carolina American Legion Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
  • Kings Mountain Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
  • Cleveland County Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
  • South Atlantic League Celebration Tour (2008)
  • John Henry Moss Stadium Opening (2009)
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