Angels Executive

Succeeds Idelson

As HoF President

Tim Mead, 61, Hall's Seventh Leader

COOPERSTOWN – Tim Mead, 61, 22-year vice president/communications for the Los Angeles Angels, has been named president of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Hall board Chairman Jane Forbes Clark announced a few minutes ago.

“The Board of Directors is very pleased that Tim has accepted the position of President of the Hall of Fame,” said Clark. “Tim is deeply respected throughout the baseball industry, among players, executives and media alike. He has a great affection for the game and its history, and we are looking forward to having him leading the efforts of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.”

In his most recent position, Mead, who has spent 40 years with the Angels,  oversaw the team’s media relations, publicity and broadcasting operations. He was assistant general manager in 1994-97.  He had started in the public relations department  in 1980, became director of media relations in 1985 and assistant vice president/media relations, in 1991.