October 24, 2005

Harry Dalton '50, led Brewers and O's to World Series

Harry Dalton ‘50, the general manager who led the Milwaukee Brewers to their only World Series appearance, died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Arizona.

Dalton was remembered for a few keys trades he helped engineer, including one that brought future Hall of Famer and current Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson to the Orioles. Considered over the hill at the time, Robinson came to Baltimore, won the Triple Crown, and led the O’s to their first World Series championship. Dalton is featured in Daniel Okrent’s Nine Innings, covering one game of the 1982 season between the Brewers and the Orioles.

The farm system Dalton engineered relied on scouts known as the “Dalton Gang,” including former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette ‘80.

More coverage from the Associated Press.

Brian Meacham '97 | October 24, 2005 08:04 AM | Alumni