David J. Jones

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David J. Jones (born October 29, 1883 ; died July 28, 1966 in Chicago ) was an American doctor and American football manager for the Chicago Cardinals .

Life

David J. Jones is from Johnstown , Pennsylvania. He spent his childhood in Calumet, Michigan . In 1904 he moved to Chicago. He initially worked for the Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company utility company for three years. After three years he had saved enough money to start studying medicine. After graduating, started working as a doctor. Among other things, he worked as a medical examiner.

In 1923, he was appointed chief medical officer of Chicago by Mayor William E. Dever . One of his first tasks was to create a test to determine his ability to drive. He was also responsible for the investigation and further care of work accidents of city officials. He later introduced a medical bill control system, saving the city $ 30,000 in overcharged costs in the first year alone. Under Diver's successor, William Hale Thompson , he lost his job in 1927 and was reappointed from 1931. Renewed appointments were made in 1933, 1947 and 1955. He was active until his death.

In 1929 he bought the financially troubled Chicago Cardinals football team from Chris O'Brien for $ 12,000. However, he was unable to lead the team into profitability. In 1931 he succeeded in reaching an agreement with George Halas , owner of the Chicago Bears, that the team could play games in the Bears' home stadium, in Wrigley Field . In 1932 he sold the team to Charles Bidwill for $ 50,000 .

In addition, he still held shares in the 1925-1931 existing professional basketball team Chicago Bruins of George Halas and was until his death utmost to minority shareholder in baseball franchise Chicago Cubs .

He had been married since 1914 and last lived in the Edgewater Beach Apartments .

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Jul 31, 1917, 8 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020 (English).
  2. ^ 10 May 1923, 3 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020 (English).
personal data
SURNAME Jones, David J.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American doctor and American football manager of the Chicago Cardinals
DATE OF BIRTH October 29, 1883
DATE OF DEATH July 28, 1966
Place of death Chicago