Often called `` Gentleman Jim '' , Fanning was the first general manager of the Montreal Expos of the National League ( appointed in August 1968 ) , and served the Expos in a number of capacities for almost 25 years .
He was the first general manager of the Montreal Expos of the National League ( appointed in August 1968 ) , he served the Expos in a number of capacities for almost 25 years .