Louis G. Spadia (January 11, 1921 – February 17, 2013) was an American football executive who was the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers from 1948 to 1976.
Louis Spadia was born on January 11, 1921, in San Francisco, California.
[1] He wanted to be a Major League Baseball player but could not because of being drafted into World War II.
[1] Instead of becoming a baseball player, he worked as a special assistant and ticket manager for the San Francisco 49ers in their inaugural season.
[2] He also took over as general manager for John Blackinger in 1948 and remained in the role through 1976.