Billy Sullivan (American football)
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.
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| Born | William Hallissey Sullivan Jr. September 13, 1915 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1998 (aged 82) Atlantis, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
| Known for | Founder of the New England Patriots |
| Children | Kathleen Sullivan Alioto Jean Sullivan McKeigue Chuck Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Nancie Chamberlain Billy Sullivan Jr. |
| Family | Joseph Alioto (son-in-law) |
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