Chuck Armstrong
Chuck Armstrong | |
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 Howard Lincoln (left) and Charles G. Armstrong (right) honor the U.S. Armed Forces. Admiral Frank Drennan accepts the honor. April 3, 2007. | |
| President of Seattle Mariners | |
| In office 1993 – January 31, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Kaseff |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Mather |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Dan O'Brien Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Gary Kaseff |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Purdue University Stanford Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
Charles G. Armstrong is an American
Early life
Armstrong was born in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1964, he earned an engineering degree from Purdue University, followed by a law degree from Stanford University in 1967. Shortly after graduation, Armstrong began his three-year career in the navy.[2]
Seattle Mariners
Armstrong was employed as general counsel for George Argyros' California real estate business when the latter purchased the Mariners from the team's original ownership group, led by entertainer Danny Kaye, in 1981. Argyros immediately brought Armstrong to Seattle to serve as the team's president.[3] During 1987 and 1988, Argyros was attempting to purchase the San Diego Padres and sell the Mariners to several possible out-of-state investors, one of whom intended to move the team to Miami. Armstrong attempted to organize a group of Seattle-based investors with the intention of keeping the team in Seattle; however, citing a conflict of interest, Argyros instructed him to "back away" from his efforts.[4] The Mariners were eventually sold to Indiana businessman Jeff Smulyan in 1989, and Armstrong was let go.[5]
Armstrong worked for several Seattle companies as a consultant from 1989 to 1992, and served as interim
On November 25, 2013, Armstrong announced that he would retire from his position as president and COO of the Mariners.[1] January 31, 2014 marked his last day as the Mariners' president.[8]
References
- ^ a b Mariners' Chuck Armstrong announces decision to retire on January 31, 2014
- ^ 2003 Distinguished Engineering Alumnus. Purdue University. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Interview - Chuck Armstrong - President - Mariners Archived July 13, 2007, at the Wayback Machine at The Biz of Baseball
- ^ Wilson, Duff (April 3, 1987). "ARGYROS TELLS ARMSTRONG TO BACK OFF". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ Street, Jim (August 28, 1989). "BROWNING TO HANDLE M'S BUSINESS AFFAIRS". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ Finnigan, Bob (June 29, 1992). "Armstrong Returns To M's". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ Farrey, Tom; Joni Balter (June 9, 1992). "M's Sale Gets Go-Ahead – Full Acceptance Of Offer Predicted For Tomorrow". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
- ^ MyNorthwest.com Retrospective of Chuck Armstrong's career
External links
- Seattle Mariners Official site
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