Johnny Rosenblatt

John Ross Rosenblatt (December 25, 1907– October 29, 1979) was an American civic leader, the mayor of Omaha, Nebraska, from 1954 to 1961. His name remains synonymous with baseball in Omaha, and Rosenblatt Stadium was named after him.

Preceded byGlenn Cunningham

Succeeded byJames Dworak

BornJohn Ross Rosenblatt^[1]
(1907-12-25)December 25, 1907

DiedOctober 29, 1979(1979-10-29) (aged 71)

Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

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Johnny Rosenblatt
Mayor of Omaha, Nebraska
In office 1954 (1954) – 1961 (1961)
Preceded by	Glenn Cunningham
Succeeded by	James Dworak
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Born	John Ross Rosenblatt[1] (1907-12-25)December 25, 1907
Died	October 29, 1979(1979-10-29) (aged 71) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Resting place	Beth El Cemetery Ralston, Nebraska
Spouse(s)	Freeda Brodkey (1911–1973)

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Rosenblatt died at age 71 on October 29, 1979, and was buried at Beth El Cemetery in Ralston.