About Art Savage
Lived 1951 – 2009 (aged 58). Art Savage was an American baseball player, ice hockey player and san Jose Sharks.
Art Savage (July 3, 1951 – November 21, 2009) was an American sports executive who was president and chief executive officer of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League from 1990 until 1997 and majority owner of the Sacramento River Cats of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League from 1999 until his death in 2009. Savage acquired the Vancouver Canadians which were based in British Columbia, and soon afterwards moved the team to Sacramento, California.
Savage was born in Amarillo, Texas; he died of lung cancer on November 21, 2009. His son Jeff said that his family would retain control of the team.
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Who was Art Savage?
American baseball player (1951-2009)
When was Art Savage born?
Art Savage was born on 3 July 1951 in Amarillo.
When did Art Savage die?
Art Savage died on 21 November 2009.
What was Art Savage's occupation?
Art Savage was a baseball player, ice hockey player and san Jose Sharks.
What nationality was Art Savage?
Art Savage was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Savage. https://biography.guide/art-savage/
MLA: "Art Savage." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-savage/.
Chicago: "Art Savage." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/art-savage/.
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