Obituary of Bowie Kuhn

Bowie Kuhn

Bowie Kent Kuhn (born October 26, 1926 in Takoma Park, Maryland) was a lawyer and sportscaster who was best known for serving as the fifth Commissioner of the American, Major League Baseball from February 4, 1969, to September 30, 1984 and before that, he was lead legal counsel for Major League Baseball owners for almost 20 years. Bowie died on March 15, 2007 and his death was because of complications from pneumonia. He died at age 80.

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Bowie Kuhn Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kuhn, Bowie
Common Name: Bowie Kuhn
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Birth Date: October 26, 1926
Age: 80 (at death)
Occupations:
- Lawyer
- Sportscaster
Active Years: 1968-1984

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.9 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Bowie's Family Tree

Birth Name: Bowie Kent Kuhn
Father: Louis Kuhn
Mother: Alice Kuhn
Spouse/Partner:

Luisa Kuhn (married 1956-2007, his death)

Son(s):

Stephen Kuhn

Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

Date: March 15 2007 at age 80
Place: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)

Category Tags:

Lawyer Sportscaster American Born on October 26th Born in 1926 Born in Maryland Died in 2007 Died at age 80 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"The life and passing of Bowie Kuhn will always be remembered for his unwavering dedication to the game of baseball and his significant impact on the sport's history. (V)"

"Bowie Kuhn had a distinguished professional life as the fifth commissioner of Major League Baseball, but unfortunately, he passed away after a long battle with heart disease. (V)"

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