Bob Short

Bob Short
Short in 1969
Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee
In office August 1968 – March 12, 1969
Preceded by	John Criswell
Succeeded by	Patrick J. O'Connor
Personal details
Born	Robert Earl Short (1917-07-20)July 20, 1917 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	November 20, 1982(1982-11-20) (aged 65) Hennepin County, Minnesota
Resting place	Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Spouse	Marion D. McCann (1948–2022)
Alma mater	University of St. Thomas Georgetown University
Occupation	businessman
Known for	Owner of the Minneapolis / Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Senators / Texas Rangers

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.