Bill Yawkey

Bill Yawkey
Bill Yawkey
Born	August 22, 1875; Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
Died	March 5, 1919 (aged 43); Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupations	Business executive in lumber and mining; Owner of the Detroit Tigers (1904–1919);
Family	Tom Yawkey (nephew)

William Hoover Yawkey (August 22, 1875 – March 5, 1919) was an American business executive in the lumber and mining industries. He was the sole owner of the Detroit Tigers of the American League from 1903 through 1908, and majority owner from 1908 to 1919.

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