Patrick Sullivan

Patrick Sullivan is a former American football executive who served as general manager of the New England Patriots from 1983 to 1990. Early life The son of Patriots founder Billy Sullivan, Sullivan was a ballboy for the first Boston Patriots team. In 1976, he graduated from Boston College. New England Patriots After graduating college, Sullivan spent two years as the manager of Schaefer Stadium. In 1979, he was named assistant general manager. On February 17, 1983, Sullivan was promoted to general manager.