Former Pirates CEO passes away

Douglas Danforth, former CEO of the Pittsburgh Pirates, passed away Tuesday at the age of 92.

“The news of Mr. Danforth's passing was met with heavy hearts by all of us at the Pittsburgh Pirates," club chairman Bob Nutting said in a statement. "At the same time, we all celebrate his life and the positive impact he has had on our city and the Pirates.

"Personally, I will forever owe him a debt of gratitude. The Pirates likely would not exist in Pittsburgh had it not been for his leadership and influence. So tonight, and all summer, as we gather together at PNC Park as a community to experience Pirates baseball, I will take a moment and think of him and his family.

"Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the entire Danforth family. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all of us at within the Pirates."

(h/t Pirates.com)
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