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Marc S.I am a big Philadelphia Phillies fan, so John Quinn is someone with whom I am familiar. I am not sure if this is the same person, though, who is on the HOF list. Here is some highlights from John Quinn's stint as the GM of the Phillies:
"By 1963--with Richie Ashburn in his first year as a Phillies broadcaster--the team had been rebuilt into a contender by general manager John Quinn (photo at left). With the help of players such as Don Demeter and Wes Covington, the team finished fourth. But a pennant fever was growing. "
"In the years that followed, Quinn tried desperately to capture a pennant by bringing in a slew of veteran players. It didn't work, and the Phils sank to the lower levels of the standings. "
"Early in 1972, John Quinn in his last move as general manager, traded Wise to the St. Louis Cardinals for Carlton. Shortly afterward, Paul Owens became GM and Dallas Green was promoted to farm director. "
However, let me finish with this: Wasn't there a John Quinn who was the owner of the Boston Red Sox in the 1920s...? I think he was the owner until Yawkey bought him out in 1933.