Ted Collins (talent manager) explained

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 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]}

Notes and References

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