| Art Savage | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 3, 1951 Amarillo, Texas |
| Died | November 21, 2009 (age 58) |
| Cause of death | lung cancer |
| Occupation | President & CEO of the San Jose Sharks |
Art Savage, born July 3, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas[1], was the president and CEO of the San Jose Sharks from 1990–1997, and the majority owner of the Sacramento Rivercats from 1999 until his death in 2009. Art had acquired the Rivercats when they were still the Vancouver Canadians, moving them to Sacramento, California shortly later.
Art died of lung cancer November 21, 2009.[2] His son, Jeff, said that he and his family would retain control of the team.
Art's son Brent was rescued from a swimming pool accident when he was a child, which left him permanently unable to walk or physically function properly. He has since used a wheelchair. It also left Brent unable to speak, forcing him to use a communicator.