Background
Sullivan, William Hallisey was born on September 13, 1915 in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William H. and Vera F. (Sullivan).
professional football team executive
Sullivan, William Hallisey was born on September 13, 1915 in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William H. and Vera F. (Sullivan).
Bachelor of Arts, Boston College, 1937; postgraduate, Boston College, 1938-1939; postgraduate, Harvard University (summer 1938).
Publicity director, Boston College, 1938-1940;
special assistant to director athletics, U. Notre Dame, 1941-1942;
with, United States Naval Aviation Training Program, 1942-1945;
director public relations, United States Naval Academy, 1946;
director public relations, Boston Braves, 1946-1952;
owner, All Star Sports, Inc., 1952-1955;
assistant to president, Metropolitan Coal & Oil Corporation, Dorchester, Massachusetts, 1955-1956;
vice president, Metropolitan Coal & Oil Corporation, 1956-1958;
president, Metropolitan Coal & Oil Corporation, 1958-1976;
group vice president, Metropolitan Petroleum Company, 1977-1984;
owner, New England Patriots Football Club, 1975-1988;
president, United States Naval Aviation Training Program. President American Football League, 1963-1965. Chairman television committee, merger committee National and American football leagues.
Board directors Brynwood Partners, Air Express International, Dana-Farber Institute. Chairman of the Board NFL Properties, Inc. IncorporatorUnion Savings Bank.
Chairman Greater Boston Stadium Authority, 1962-1964. Chairman Christmas Sealcampaign Massachusetts Tuberculosis Association, 1963-1964. Board directors Catholic Counseling Svc., Massachusetts Eye Research Corporation, Stonehill College.
Member President's Council Boston College With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member New England Fuel Dealers Association, Knight of Malta.
Married Mary K. Malone, December 29, 1941. Children: Charles W., Kathleen Marie, Mary Jeannie, Nancie Vera, William Hallissey III, Patrick Jerome.