Louis Spadia
Louis G.
Spadia (January 11, 1921 – February 17, 2013) was an American football executive who was the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers from 1948 to 1976. He was also the founder of the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame.
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| Born: | January 11, 1921 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died: | February 17, 2013 (aged 92) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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| High school: | Mission |
| College: | none |
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| Executive profile at PFR | |
Early life and education
Louis Spadia was born on January 11, 1921, in San Francisco, California. He went to Mission High School. He played baseball and was a star Second Baseman. He wanted to be a Major League Baseball player but couldn't because of being drafted into World War II.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Instead of becoming a baseball player, he worked as a special assistant and ticket manager for the San Francisco 49ers in their inaugural season. In 1947, he was their equipment manager and was promoted in 1948 to be a business manager. He also took over as general manager for John Blackinger in 1948 and remained in the role through 1976. In 1967, he also became the team's president. He retired after 1976.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
In 1979, he became the founder of the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. He served as the president and CEO until 2003. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999.
Death
Spadia died on February 17, 2013, at the age of 92.
References
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