Andrew Mulligan (February 12, 1906 – May 26, 1984) was a Canadian–American ice hockey player, coach, and executive who was the manager of the Toledo Sports Arena 1950 to 1973, general manager of the Toledo Mercurys from its founding in 1947 until it folded in 1962, and commissioner of the International Hockey League from 1962 to 1969.
When World War II created a lack of playing opportunities, Mulligan worked for the railroad full time, rising to the position of assistant yardmaster.
[6] In 1962, Toledo surrendered its IHL franchise and Mulligan was appointed commissioner of the league.
[8][3] In 1974, Mulligan helped secure an IHL expansion team for the city of Toledo as the representative for an ownership group led by Virgil Gladieux.
He was predeceased by his wife, Millie, who was the box office manager for the Sports Arena for 22 years.