John Allyn (May 17, 1917 – April 29, 1979) was the co-owner of the

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of the

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with his brother Arthur Allyn, Jr. from through , and sole principal owner from through . In addition, John Allyn served as president of the Chicago Mustangs soccer team which he co-owned with his brother, Arthur. In 1975, Allyn sold the club back to the person he and his brother had purchased it from in 1961, Bill Veeck.

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