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John Fetzer | |
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| Born | John Earl Fetzer March 25, 1901 Decatur, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1991 (aged 89) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Radio and television executive |
| Known for | Owner of the Detroit Tigers |
John Earl Fetzer (March 25, 1901 – February 20, 1991) was an American radio and television executive who was best known as the part-owner of the Detroit Tigers from 1956 to 1961 and sole owner from 1961 through 1983. Under his ownership, the 1968 Tigers won the World Series.