Ted Collins (manager)

Ted Collins (October 12, 1900 – May 27, 1964) was an American show business manager, best known for managing singer and TV show star Kate Smith, (1907–1986) for thirty years.[1][2][3][4]

Collins and singer Kate Smith
on her television show (1953)

Collins was also involved in professional sports, as owner of the National Football League's franchises Boston Yanks (1944–48) and which followed as the New York Bulldogs/Yanks (1949–51) - later became the Dallas Texans in 1952.[4][5][6] He was considerably more successful in entertainment management than as an oldtime NFL owner.[7][8]

Collins died at age 63 in May 1964, of a heart attack in Lake Placid, New York at a doctor's office. He had previous health issues, including a heart attack in 1956.[1][9][10]

References
  1. "Ted Collins, business manager for Kate Smith 30 years, dies". New York Times. (obituary). May 28, 1964. Retrieved April 21, 2016.
  2. Butterfield, C.E. (January 5, 1954). "Ted Collins in new role as chief at 'Cracker Barrel'". Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania. Associated Press. p. 18.
  3. "Kate Smith, Ted Collins partnership regarded unique". Reading Eagle. Pennsylvania. United Press. January 28, 1956. p. 12.
  4. "Ted Collins dies; Kate Smith weeps". St. Petersburg Times. Florida. UPI. May 28, 1964. p. 9A.
  5. "Ewart is selected to coach Bulldogs". Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. February 3, 1949. p. 6, part 2.
  6. "Ted Collins dies at 64". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Florida. Associated Press. May 28, 1964. p. 2.
  7. Reichler, Joe (January 18, 1952). "Ted Collins may make good his threat to quit N.F.L." The Day. New London, Connecticut. Associated Press. p. 12.
  8. Fleischer, Jack (January 27, 1952). "Ted Collins can only blame self for losing Yankees". Sunday Herald. Bridgeport, Connecticut. p. 21.
  9. "Kate Smith loyal to her manager". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Florida. Associated Press. March 18, 1956. p. 7A.
  10. "Kate Smith set to take it easy after 25 years". Tuscaloosa News. Alabama. Associated Press. June 18, 1956. p. 4.


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