John T. Brush, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Union Army soldier
Date of Birth: 15-Jun-1845
Date of Death: 26-Nov-1912
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About John T. Brush
- John Tomlinson Brush (June 15, 1845 – November 26, 1912) was an American sports executive who is primarily remembered as the owner of the New York Giants Major League Baseball franchise from 1890 until his death.
- He also owned the Indianapolis Hoosiers in the late 1880s, and the Cincinnati Reds from 1891 to 1902.
- Under his leadership, the Giants were revived as a franchise after a decline during the 1890s.
- Brush was also a leader in the formation of the rules that govern the modern World Series.
- He was one of 11 executives honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame on a Roll of Honor in 1946.
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