Dearie Mulvey

Who is Dearie Mulvey?

Elizabeth Marie "Dearie" Mulvey was the co-owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League from 1938 through 1950 with her husband, James Mulvey. In 1938, she inherited his share of the club from her father Stephen McKeever's estate. In 1950, Walter O'Malley assumed majority control of the Dodgers. The Mulvey's minority share was purchased by O'Malley in 1975.

She died at White Plains, New York in 1968 after recent years of declining health. She was survived by her husband and 3 children.