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]}

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External links

• Ted Collins at IMDb

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