In 1948 The Braves as you know were a Boston Major League team.
There was a fellow more known for his Football connections in this
area.
Billy Sullivan started a charity in Boston known as the Jimmy Fund.
it was for the support of disabled children. Ted Williams was a
spokesman for this on going 5O1C3 beter known again as the Jimmy Fund.
Dana Farba Cancer Institute is the major medical for this charity.
Billy Sullivan started the Boston Patriots in 1959 and they played
their 1st game in 196O in Braves Field which is still operational
for Boston University. Billy was born in 1916. He died yesterday of
Colon Cancer.
In 1988 Victor Kiham of Remington bought the Pat's and now they are
owned by Bob Kraft age 55 and Mr. Sullivan did a lot for Baseball anad
Football.
Bill
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