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Billy Sullivan

1915-09-13 – 1998-02-23

Portrait of Billy Sullivan
Title: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn, New England Patriots Owner Billy Sullivan, Governor Michael S. Dukakis Creator: Mayor's Office - City Photographer Date: 1985 Source: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn records, Collection #0246.001 File name: RF_0528 Rights: Copyright City of Boston Citation: Mayor Raymond L. Flynn records, Collection #0246.001, City of Boston Archives, BostonCredit: City of Boston Archives

Life & Legacy

William Hallissey Sullivan Jr. (September 13, 1915 – February 23, 1998) was an American businessman who owned the Boston Patriots franchise from their inception in the American Football League (AFL, 1960–1969) until their sale, as the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL), to Victor Kiam in 1988.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

Education

Boston College; Lowell High School

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Boston College · Lowell High School

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q803780 — wikidata View source

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