Harold Roe Bartle
Harold Roe Bennett Sturdyvant Bartle (June 25, 1901 – May 9, 1974), better known as H. Roe Bartle, was an American businessman, philanthropist, executive, and professional public speaker who served two terms as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. After Bartle helped lure the Dallas Texans American Football League team to Kansas City in 1962, owner Lamar Hunt renamed the franchise the Kansas City Chiefs after Bartle's nickname, The Chief.
H. Roe Bartle | |
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Bartle (c. 1926) | |
| 47th Mayor of Kansas City | |
| In office 1955–1963 | |
| Preceded by | William E. Kemp |
| Succeeded by | Ilus W. Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harold Roe Bennett Sturdyvant Bartle June 25, 1901 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1974 (aged 72) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Ann Caroline Jarvis |
| Children | Margaret Roe ""Jimmy"" Bartle Taylor |
| Alma mater | University of Chattanooga |
| Profession | Executive, philanthropist, educator, public speaker |
| Nickname | The Chief |
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