Paul Ziffren | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paul Ziffren July 18, 1913 |
| Died | May 1991 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University School of Law |
| Occupation | Sports administrator |
| Children | Ken Ziffren |
Paul Ziffren (July 18, 1913 – May 1991) was an American sports administrator.[1]
Education
Ziffren was a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Law.[2]
Career
During his career, Ziffren chaired the Democratic National Committee of California.[3][4]
In 1984, Ziffren was the chairman of the board of Summer Olympics.[1][5] For his contributions to sports, he was inducted in the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.[6]
His son Ken Ziffren became a notable entertainment attorney.[7]
References
- 1 2 "PAUL ZIFFREN, 77, PARTY BOSS, OLYMPIC ORGANIZER". Sun Sentinel.
- ↑ Nieves, Evelyn (June 2, 1991). "Paul Ziffren, 77, Former Leader in Democratic Party in California" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ Nieves, Evelyn (June 3, 1991). "Paul Ziffren, Democratic Leader In California in 1950's, Dies at 77" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "Paul Ziffren, Democratic Power in State, Dies at 77 : Politics: He was credited with rebuilding the party in the '50s. He also was board chairman for '84 Olympics". Los Angeles Times. June 2, 1991.
- ↑ Heitz, Dave. "Q-C native dies in LA". The Quad-City Times.
- ↑ "Paul Ziffren".
- ↑ Longwell, Todd (April 18, 2018). "Lawyer Ken Ziffren Bridges the Worlds of Show Business and Politics". Variety.
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