Richard Arthur Hayward
Richard Arthur Hayward | |
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| Born | November 28, 1947 |
| Other names | Skip Hayward |
| Citizenship | Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe, American |
| Occupations | tribal leader, pipefitter, restauranteur |
| Organization | Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe |
| Known for | helping Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe gain federal recognition, founding Foxwoods Casino |
| Title | Tribal Chairman |
| Term | 1975–1998 |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Kenneth M. Reels |
| Relatives | Elizabeth George Plouffe (grandmother) |
Richard "Skip" Arthur Hayward (born November 28, 1947), served as tribal chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe from 1975 until November 1, 1998.
Kenneth M. Reels succeeded him as chairman.