Malcolm Glazer
Businessman and owner of NFL teams
Born
August 15th, 1928
96 years ago
Died
May 28th, 2014
11 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A businessman and investor, acquired the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995 and the Manchester United football club in 2005. Established an investment firm, the First Allied Corporation, which focused on varied sectors including real estate and restaurants. Became a prominent figure in the sports industry due to ownership of these high-profile teams, influencing their operations and branding. Oversaw the Buccaneers' Super Bowl victory in 2003, marking a significant achievement in American football.
Acquired Manchester United in 2005
Owned Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995
Oversaw Buccaneers' Super Bowl XXXVII victory
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