Joe Axelson
Joe Axelson | |
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| Born | Joseph A. Axelson December 25, 1927 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2008 (aged 80) Coronado, California, U.S. |
| Known for | General Manager of the Cincinnati Royals / Kansas City (Omaha) / Sacramento Kings |
Joseph A. Axelson (December 25, 1927 – May 31, 2008) was an American sports executive who served as general manager of Cincinnati Royals/Kansas City Kings/Sacramento Kings from 1969 to 1979 and again from 1982 to 1988. He played a role in the franchise's relocation from Cincinnati to Kansas City–Omaha, and then on to Sacramento, California.