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Arthur "Red" Patterson
Red Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 1, 1909 |
| Died | February 10, 1992 (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation | Major League Baseball executive |
| Years active | 1945–1985, 1985–1992 |
Arthur Edward “Red” Patterson (February 1, 1909 – February 10, 1992)[1][2] was an American professional baseball executive who spent more than 40 years in Major League Baseball and served as club president of the California Angels from February 22, 1975, through October 20, 1977. A former sportswriter, he gained prominence as the director of public relations and promotions for the New York Yankees (1946 through 1954) and Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1954 through 1974). In 1975, Patterson dubbed himself "the dean of sports promotions guys".[3]
- ^ Newhan, Ross (February 11, 1992). "Red Patterson Dies of Cancer". latimes.com. The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Appel, Marty; Sprechman, Jordan. "The Bill Shannon Biographical Dictionary of New York Sports". nyhistory.org. New York Historical Society. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Fimrite, Ron (August 11, 1975). "Grand New Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
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