Derrick Hall

Derrick Hall is the president of the Arizona Diamondbacks, succeeding Rich Dozer on Sept. 6, 2006. He had previously served as the executive vice president, as senior vice president, in marketing and communications, and as senior vice president since joining the team on May 23, 2005.^[1][2]

Hall received a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in broadcasting and journalism and a master’s degree from Ohio University in sports administration.

During the 2011 baseball season, Hall was diagnosed with prostate cancer. ^[3] Hall has been in remission after successful surgery and indications that the cancer had not spread.^[4] In a 2013 interview Hall said about having cancer, "It certainly makes you appreciate life. You realize how important family members are. I really cherish each and every day with my wife and kids. It has changed me. No doubt. Having cancer wakes you up. It forces you to live a happier lifestyle, but it also forces you to enjoy each and every day and count your blessings." Hall also said that it's his "mission now to drive awareness, spread the word and hopefully stress the importance of people being screened and tested."^[5]

In 2014, he launched his own charitable foundation, the Derrick Hall Pro-State Foundation www.pro-state.org

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