James Dougan Norris (November 6, 1906 – February 25, 1966) was an American sports businessman, with interests in boxing, ice hockey, and horse racing.
Born in Chicago, Norris served as a lieutenant with the United States Navy during World War II.
[1] In business, he was a partner in the commodity brokerage firm, Norris and Kenly, and became involved in hockey by working for his father, who bought the Detroit Red Wings in 1932.
His horses raced in the United States and in Canada where his colt, Rocky Royale, won the 1960 Canadian International Stakes.
In 1938 his horse Danger Point, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, won the Metropolitan Handicap.