Robert Folsom

Robert "Bob" Folsom (February 15, 1927 – January 24, 2017) was mayor of Dallas from 1976 until 1981. His power base was in Dallas' business establishment.

Early life and education Robert Folsom grew up in the Oak Cliff district of Dallas. He attended Sunset High School where he was a standout athlete and student. He is also one of the only college football players to have played alongside three Heisman Trophy Winners (Glenn Davis, Doc Blanchard, and Doak Walker), as well against two others, (Johnny Lujack and Leon Hart)

Business career Folsom is a "legendary investor and developer....who built a fortune as a master of real estate[.]" He chairs the board of directors of real estate development firm Folsom Properties, Inc. McCombs would turn the team into the San Antonio Spurs.

Tenure as mayor

Folsom was elected mayor of Dallas in April 1976, in a special election held to replace Wes Wise, who had resigned in order to run for Congress.

Death Folsom died on January 24, 2017, at his home in Dallas.