Billy Sullivan (businessman)

Billy Sullivan
Billy Sullivan in 1985
Born	William Hallissey Sullivan Jr. (1915-09-13)September 13, 1915 Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	February 23, 1998(1998-02-23) (aged 82) Atlantis, Florida, U.S.
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)

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.