Haywood Sullivan

Haywood Cooper Sullivan (December 15, 1930 – February 12, 2003) was born in Donalsonville, Georgia, and raised in Dothan, Alabama. A two-sport standout at the University of Florida, he started at quarterback for the Gators in 1950 and 1951, throwing for 2,016 yards, and was named All-SEC as a catcher in 1952. He went on to a career in Major League Baseball as a catcher, later serving as manager and general manager. From 1978 through 1993 he was a general partner in the Boston Red Sox, converting a $200,000 investment into a cash-out of at least $12 million.