Bob Short

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.

For the cabaret singer, see Bobby Short. For the English poet who used this pen-name, see Alexander Pope.
Bob Short
Short in 1969
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
In office
August 1968 – March 12, 1969
Preceded byJohn Criswell
Succeeded byPatrick J. O'Connor
Personal details
Born
Robert Earl Short

(1917-07-20)July 20, 1917
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 1982(1982-11-20) (aged 65)
Hennepin County, Minnesota
Resting placeResurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
SpouseMarion D. McCann (1948–2022)
Alma mater
Occupationbusinessman
Known forOwner of the Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Senators / Texas Rangers
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