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, (1907–1986) for thirty years. Collins was also involved in professional sports, as owner of the

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(1944–48) and which followed as the New York Bulldogs/Yanks (1949–51) - later became the Dallas Texans in 1952. He was considerably more successful in entertainment management than as an oldtime NFL owner. Collins died at age 63 in May 1964, of a

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at a doctor's office. He had previous health issues, including a heart attack in 1956.

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* 1900 births 1964 deaths National Football League owners 20th-century American businesspeople {{US-business-bio-1900s-stub