Ellis Ryan
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Ellis Ryan was the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians
of the American League
from through . A group headed by Ryan purchased the Indians from Bill Veeck
. In 1952, Ryan sold his share of the franchise to Myron H. Wilson
.
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
from through . A group headed by Ryan purchased the Indians from Bill Veeck
Bill Veeck
William Louis Veeck, Jr. , also known as "Sport Shirt Bill", was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a franchise owner and promoter in Major League Baseball. He was best known for his publicity stunts to raise attendance. Veeck was at various times the owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis...
. In 1952, Ryan sold his share of the franchise to Myron H. Wilson
Myron H. Wilson
Myron H. Wilson was the principal owner of the Cleveland Indians of the American League from through . In 1952, Wilson purchased the Ellis Ryan's share of the franchise to pecome president and principal owner. In 1956, Wilson and other minority shareholders sold the Indians to William R....
.