James Mulvaney

James Francis Mulvaney, Sr. (November 2, 1922 – October 10, 2010) was an American investment banker, businessman, attorney, and military officer. He was the treasurer of National Steel and Shipbuilding Company and, later, the president of the United States National Bank of San Diego. Mulvaney also served as the president of the San Diego Padres when they were in the Pacific Coast League. When the Padres joined Major League Baseball, Mulvaney served as vice president and general counsel.

Early life and education Mulvaney was born in 1922 in Chicago to Charles Stewart Mulvaney and Christine Marie Bohan. During the Korean War, Mulvaney served as a commander in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. After the bank was purchased by Crocker National Bank, Mulvaney stayed on as an executive.

He was president of the San Diego Padres when they were in the minor league. After the team became joined the major league, Mulvaney served as vice president and general counsel for the Padres. His funeral was held on October 23, 2010 at All Hallows Catholic Church in La Jolla. Mulvaney was buried at El Camino Memorial Park.