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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Died. Edward Thomas (Eddie) Brannick, 82, top aide to the owners of the New York and San Francisco Giants for 65 years, and one of the most popular front-office men in baseball; in West Palm Beach, Fla. Raised in New York's tough Hell's Kitchen, Brannick dropped out of school at age 13 to become a bat boy for the Giants' legendary manager, John ("Little Napoleon") McGraw. From the era of Christy Mathewson to that of Willie Mays, Brannick served as the Giants' traveling secretary, winning friends and influencing sportswriters...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Milestones, Aug. 4, 1975 | 8/4/1975 | See Source »

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