Ted Collins (October 12, 1900 – May 27, 1964) was an American show business manager, best known for managing singer Kate Smith. Collins was also involved in professional sports, as owner of the National Football League's franchises Boston Yanks (1944–48) and the New York Bulldogs/Yanks (1949–51). He was considerably more successful in entertainment management than as an NFL owner. Collins died at age 63 of a heart attack in Lake Placid at a doctor's office. He had previous health issues, including a heart attack in 1956.