Charles Shipman Payson
Charles Shipman Payson | |
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| Born | October 16, 1898 |
| Died | May 5, 1985 (aged 86) |
| Education | Salisbury School Yale University Harvard Law |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including Lorinda de Roulet |
Charles Shipman Payson (October 16, 1898 – May 5, 1985) was the owner of the New York Mets of the National League from 1975 through 1980. In 1975, he inherited the club upon the death of his wife, Mets founder Joan Whitney.