Biography

Norris Poulson was born on July 23, 1895 in near Haines, Oregon, USA. He died on September 25, 1982 in Orange, California, USA.

Congressman from California 1943-1945, 1947-1953.

Mayor of Los Angeles from 1953-1961.

Served in the California State Assembly from 1938-1942.

While Mayor was instrumental in bringing the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles.