William James Fanning was an American-Canadian catcher, manager and front office executive in Major League Baseball. Often called "Gentleman Jim", Fanning was the first general manager of the Montreal Expos of the National League, and served the Expos in a number of capacities for almost 25 years. As their field manager in 1981, he guided Montreal into the playoffs for the only time in the 36-year history of the franchise.
Jim Fanning, American-Canadian baseball player and manager (born 1927)
Jim Fanning, American-Canadian baseball player and manager (born 1927)
On April 25, in the year 2015, Jim Fanning, American-Canadian baseball player and manager (born 1927). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 25, one of 419 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Jim Fanning. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on April 25, 2015 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 26 February 2026.
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