Jerry Buss
American businessman and investor (1933–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss (January 27, 1933 – February 18, 2013) was an American businessman, investor, chemist, and philanthropist. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Buss owned other professional sports franchises in Southern California.
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Born | Gerald Hatten Buss (1933-01-27)January 27, 1933 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | February 18, 2013(2013-02-18) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California |
Alma mater | University of Wyoming (BS) University of Southern California (MS, PhD) |
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Known for | Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Sparks |
Spouse |
JoAnn Mueller
(m. 1952; div. 1972) |
Partner(s) | Veronica Hoff (1972–1980) Karen Demel |
Children | 7, including |
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