Northrup R. Knox | |
|---|---|
| Owner of the Buffalo Sabres | |
| In office 1970–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | John Rigas |
| 7th Chairman of the United States Polo Association | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Sherman Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William T. Ylvisaker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 24, 1928 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | July 23, 1998 (aged 69) East Aurora, New York |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, New York |
| Spouse |
Lucetta Gilbert Crisp
(m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Seymour H. Knox II Helen Northrup |
| Relatives | Seymour H. Knox III (brother) Seymour H. Knox I (grandfather) |
| Education | St. Paul's School |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Sports executive, athlete |
Northrup Rand Knox (December 24, 1928 – July 23, 1998), was a banker, sportsman, and community leader from Buffalo, New York, who, along with his brother Seymour, brought the National Hockey League to Buffalo as founders of the Buffalo Sabres. Knox was the third generation of the Knox family to serve as chairman of Marine Midland Bank and its predecessors. His father Seymour H. Knox II and grandfather Seymour H. Knox I also served as chairmen. He was also a past chairman of the Buffalo Sabres. He was chairman and governor of the United States Polo Association.