Paul McGill Beeston CM (born June 20, 1945) is a Canadian former professional baseball executive. He was the president and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1997 to 2002, and the president of the Toronto Blue …

Paul Beeston is a retired sports executive and President Emeritus of the Toronto Blue Jays. He has held various roles in his illustrious career including as President and Chief Operating Officer of Major League Baseball (MLB), President of the Toronto Blue Jays, and President of the Toronto Argonauts.

May 11, 2023 · Paul McGill Beeston, CM, baseball executive, accountant (born 20 June 1945 in Welland, ON). Paul Beeston was the first executive hired by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1976. He rose through the club’s ranks to become president from 1989 to 1997. During that period, the Blue Jays won four division titles and two World Series.

Apr 1, 2016 · Paul Beeston was the first employee hired by the Blue Jays in 1976 and saw the team through its glory years over two decades ago. He retired for the first time in 2002, but returned to the Blue...

Apr 2, 2018 · There is no figure more tied to the Toronto Blue Jays than its president emeritus, Paul Beeston. He was the club’s first employee hired after the franchise came into existence in 1976 and has remained deeply connected to the Blue Jays over the ensuing 42 years. But it all very nearly never happened.

Feb 25, 2002 · On December 13, 1991, he was appointed the chief executive officer of the franchise, overseeing the Jays’ two World Series-winning teams. In 1997, Beeston became the president and chief operating officer of Major League Baseball. The following year he was named a member of the Order of Canada.

Sep 19, 2016 · The TORONTO BLUE JAYS announce the special appointment of PAUL BEESTON as President Emeritus, in honour and recognition of his many years of service and contributions to the organization. "Paul's achievements and dedication to both the Blue Jays and MLB is incomparable.

Paul Beeston was one of the first people through the door when the Toronto Blue Jays came into existence back in 1976. He is truly a pillar within the baseball team’s front office and brain trust. Beeston was the first employee hired by the Blue Jays in 1976. He saw the team through its 1990s glory years.

Nov 19, 2024 · Paul Beeston: President Emeritus. Ross Atkins: Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations & General Manager. Marnie Starkman: Executive Vice President, Business Operations. Gail Ricci: Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. Tony Lacava: Senior Vice President, Player Personnel.

Jan 26, 2015 · After nearly two months of silence on the matter, Rogers Communications confirmed Monday evening that Paul Beeston will return for one more season as Blue Jays president and CEO and then retire.