1937 Boston Bees Executives: Leadership Overview and Historical Insights
The 1937 Boston Bees Braves Team advertisement presents key executives of the Boston Bees, highlighting their backgrounds and contributions to baseball. J. A. Robert (Bob) Quinn, the President, had a rich baseball history starting as a catcher for the Shamrocks in his youth. He transitioned through various roles in professional baseball, including serving as general manager for the Brooklyn Dodgers before taking on the presidency of the Bees in 1936. Leopold M. Goulston, the Vice-President, was integral to the team’s 1936 campaign efforts and maintained a close following of major league developments. Oscar L. Horton, the Treasurer, managed the Bees’ finances and owned a shoe manufacturing business, in addition to his baseball involvement from an early age.