General manager of the Cincinnati Reds from 1951 to 1960 and of the Houston Colt .45s in 1961, president and general manager of the Cleveland Indians from 1962 to 1973; president of the New York Yankees from 1973 to 1977.
First General Manager of the Houston Astros. President and/or GM of the Cincinnati Reds (1951-1960), Cleveland Indians (1961-1973; 1978-1985), and New York Yankees (1973-1978). Major League Baseball Executive of the Year (1956, 1961).