William Shea
Lawyer

William Shea Net Worth

William Shea was a lawyer who had a net worth of $25 million. He was born in 1907 and is best known for founding the Continental League in baseball. His legacy lives on as the New York Mets ballpark was named after him for 45 years in his honor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 21, 1907
Birth Place New York
Age 113 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $25 Million (2024)

About

While his actual occupation was a lawyer, he will forever be remembered as the founder of the Continental League in baseball. In his honor, the New York Mets ballpark for 45 years was named after him.

Before Fame

His earliest job was for a couple of state insurance bureaucracies and later he was asked my New York mayor Robert Wagner to organize a committee dedicated to getting baseball back in New York.

Trivia

He was essential in the establishment of the New York Islanders in hockey as well.

Family Life

He was born and died in New York City.

Associated With

Chipper Jones named his second son Shea due to his home run hitting success at Shea Stadium.

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