Dick Scott | |
|---|---|
 Dick Scott as a Major General in 1979 | |
| Adjutant General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1979–1986 | |
| Governor | Dick Thornburgh |
| Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1974–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Monaghan |
| Succeeded by | Albert Wohlsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1918 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | January 2, 2005 (aged 86) Reading, Pennsylvania, US |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1970 Active Duty 1979–1986 National Guard |
| Rank | Major General  |
| Commands | Pennsylvania National Guard 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Air Medal |
Richard Martin Scott[1][2] (April 28, 1918 – January 2, 2005) was an American politician, U.S. Air Force pilot, and the former Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is best known to have led the effort to bring professional baseball back to the city of Lancaster. This was realized with the creation of the Lancaster Barnstormers, of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He also served as Adjutant General of Pennsylvania from 1979 to 1986.
- ^ "Richard Martin Scott". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2022-04-25.
- ^ "Class of 1942—Register of Graduates". Register of Graduates and Former Cadets 1802–1971 of the United States Military Academy. The West Point Alumni Foundation Inc. 1971. p. 510. Retrieved 2022-04-25.