Patrick Dougherty

Article summary

Patrick Dougherty may refer to: * Patrick Dougherty (bishop) (1931–2010), Australian Roman Catholic bishop * Patrick Dougherty (Medal of Honor) (1844–?), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient * Pat Dougherty (born 1948), American politician, Missouri state legislator * Patsy Dougherty (1876–1940), American baseball player * Charles Dougherty (baseball) (1879–1939), known as Pat, American baseball player in the pre-Negro leagues * Patrick Dougherty (artist) (born 1945), American artist and sculptor who works with saplings and other natural materials * Patrick Dougherty (American football) (born 1985), American football coach

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1948 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1107590639