Dan Topping

1912–1974 (age 62)

Sports Executive

Biography

Dan Topping (1912-1974) was a sports executive whose passion for athletic excellence left a mark on both baseball and football, helping shepherd the Yankees organization during an era of high achievement while investing in partnerships that touched other leagues.

His energy and strategic mind helped sustain championship traditions and inspired teammates and colleagues, and he rests at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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