Boston Bees Executives: Insights on Team Leadership in 1930s Baseball
The page features profiles of key executives for the Boston Bees, which was the name of the Atlanta baseball team during the mid-1930s. J.A. Robert "Bob" Quinn is highlighted as the President. Born on February 14, 1870, in Columbus, Ohio, he has been associated with baseball from a young age, progressing from being a player to an executive role. His career included positions with the Lancaster club and a stint as vice president of the St. Louis Browns. He eventually became general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers before presiding over the Bees. Leopold M. Goulston serves as Vice-President and is described as a Boston attorney with a lifelong passion for baseball. His interest started from attending games of the Boston Nationals, and he remains engaged with scouting young talent. Oscar L. Horton is introduced as the Treasurer and is also the proprietor of a shoe sole manufacturing business.