Walter O'Malley

Walter O'Malley was a prominent baseball executive best known for owning and managing the Los Angeles Dodgers. He played a key role in moving the team from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958, helping to expand Major League Baseball’s reach across the United States. O'Malley's leadership modernized the sport's business side, advocating for better stadiums and television rights. His decisions were sometimes controversial, especially among Brooklyn fans, but his influence significantly shaped the modern game and helped grow baseball’s national popularity.