Daniel J. Donahue (April 23, 1923 – March 20, 2015) was an American businessman who was the owner and president of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball club from 1973 until 1975.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Donahue was a graduate of Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and then served with the United States Navy during World War II. Following his service, he received his law degree and was a venture capitalist involved in many aspects of the business world.

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In 1976, Donahue sold the franchise to millionaire tycoon Ted Turner.

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Donahue died in 2015 in Barrington, Illinois, at the age of 91.

Daniel Donahue

See also

Atlanta Braves owners and executives

Dick Donahue (brother) Nancy Donahue (niece) Joseph Donahue (nephew)

Sources

1923 births

2015 deaths

United States Navy personnel of World War II

Atlanta Braves executives

Atlanta Braves owners

Dartmouth College alumni

Major League Baseball owners

People from Lowell, Massachusetts