James Ausley Mulvey (April 23, 1899 – December 3, 1973) was an American motion picture industry executive and a co-owner of the Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball from 1938 until his death.
Together, the Mulveys controlled their 25 percent share of the team until Dearie's death in November 1968; James and their heirs continued as co-owners until selling their stock in 1975.
Then, in 1944 and 1945, the bank ended its trusteeship by selling its holdings to three men — Walter O'Malley, Branch Rickey and John L. Smith – who each became, with the Mulveys, one-quarter partners in the team.
During this time, the Dodgers made history by integrating the major leagues through signing Baseball Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson, followed by other Black stars like Roy Campanella and Don Newcombe.
Five years after Dearie Mulvey's 1968 death, James died at Vero Beach, Florida, where the Dodgers held spring training and he had a winter home, on December 3, 1973, at age 74.