About Peter N.E. Hardy
Lived 1917 – 1997 (aged 80). Peter N.E. Hardy was an American baseball player, known for Toronto Blue Jays.
Norman Edgar "Peter" Hardy (January 4, 1917 – November 22, 1997) was a Canadian brewer and one of the founding baseball executives of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Hardy was born in Toronto in 1917, and served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II.
In 1976, Hardy was named to the board of directors of the Toronto Blue Jays; the team joined the American League the following year. He became chairman and CEO in 1982, and held those positions until 1989.
He was married to his wife Dorothy, and had two daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter N.E. Hardy?
Canadian businessman
When was Peter N.E. Hardy born?
Peter N.E. Hardy was born on 4 January 1917 in Toronto.
When did Peter N.E. Hardy die?
Peter N.E. Hardy died on 22 November 1997 in London, Ontario.
What was Peter N.E. Hardy's occupation?
Peter N.E. Hardy was a baseball player.
What was Peter N.E. Hardy known for?
Peter N.E. Hardy was known for Toronto Blue Jays.
What nationality was Peter N.E. Hardy?
Peter N.E. Hardy was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Hardy (baseball executive)
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