Robert C. Cannon

Robert C. Cannon (June 10, 1917 – October 22, 2008) was an American lawyer and judge. He served as presiding judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in the Milwaukee-based District I court. Earlier in his career, he was significantly involved in Major League Baseball, worked to bring the Milwaukee Brewers franchise to Milwaukee, and came within one vote of being elected Commissioner of Baseball.

For other people named Robert Cannon, see Robert Cannon (disambiguation).

The Honorable

Robert C. Cannon
Presiding Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
In office
August 1, 1978 – July 31, 1979
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byWilliam R. Moser
Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
In office
August 1, 1978 – August 1, 1981
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byRudolph T. Randa
Personal details
Born(1917-06-10)June 10, 1917
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
DiedOctober 22, 2008(2008-10-22) (aged 91)
Saint John's on the Lake, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Spouse(s)
Helen E. Gildea
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(m. 1942; died 2004)​
Children6
Professionlawyer, judge

Biography

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cannon was married and had six children. In 1941, he graduated from Marquette University Law School. His father was Raymond Cannon, who served in the United States House of Representatives. He died on October 22, 2008.[1][2][3]

Baseball

Heavily involved in bringing the Seattle Pilots franchise (now the Milwaukee Brewers) to Milwaukee from Seattle, Washington. He came within one vote of being elected Commissioner of Major League Baseball.[4] Later, he worked as Legal Counsel to the Major League Baseball Players Association for six years.

Judicial career

Cannon was elected to the Milwaukee Civil Court in 1946. He joined the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in 1978, immediately becoming a Presiding Judge and remaining one until 1979. In 1981, he retired from full-time judicial duty but remained a reserve judge.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Court of Appeals (1978)
Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District I Election, 1978[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
General Election, April 3, 1984
Nonpartisan Robert C. Cannon 56,817 100.0%
Total votes 56,817 100.0%

References
  1. Silvers, Amy Rabideau (October 26, 2008). "Judge Cannon was tough but compassionate". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  2. "Honorable Robert C. Cannon". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  3. Biographical Sketch of Robert C. Cannon
  4. "Robert C. Cannon". Retrieved 2011-11-27.
  5. Theobald, H. Rupert; Robbins, Patricia V., eds. (1979). "Elections in Wisconsin". The state of Wisconsin 1979-1980 Blue Book (Report). Madison, Wisconsin: State of Wisconsin. p. 886. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
Legal offices
New court Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
August 1, 1978 – July 31, 1979		 Succeeded by
Rudolph T. Randa
Presiding Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District I
August 1, 1978 – August 1, 1981		 Succeeded by
William R. Moser
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