Former SF Giants executive Bill Neukom dies at 83

The Giants announced on Thursday afternoon that former managing general partner Bill Neukom has died at 83.

“On behalf of Greg Johnson, our ownership group, and the Giants family, we extend our deepest condolences to Bill’s wife, Sally, and the Neukom family. Bill will always hold a special place in our hearts and in the history of this franchise,” said Giants CEO Larry Baer in a statement. “He was instrumental in helping this organization and its players bring the first World Series Championship to San Francisco in 2010.