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Bob Short

1917-07-20 – 1982-11-20

Portrait of Bob Short
In this photograph, pictured in the first two rows, (left to right) are an unidentified boy, Robert Taylor, President Richard Nixon, Major John Brennan, Robert Short, Bowie Kuhn and an unidentified man.Credit: President (1969-1974 : Nixon). White House Photo Office. 1969-1974, General Services Administration. National Archives and Records Service. Office of Presidential Libraries. Office of Presidential Papers. 1/20/1969-ca. 12/1974

Life & Legacy

Robert Earl Short (July 20, 1917 – November 20, 1982) was an American businessman, sport teams owner, and politician. Short owned the Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association and the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball. He served as the treasurer of the Democratic National Committee from 1968 to 1969.

Occupation & Career

businessperson

Education

Georgetown University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Georgetown University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4933975 — wikidata View source

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