Jerry Buss

Businessperson, Organization founder

1933 – 2013

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Who was Jerry Buss?

Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss was an American businessman, real estate investor, and chemist. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association, winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Buss also owned other professional sports franchises in Southern California.

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Born
Jan 27, 1933
Salt Lake City
Also known as
  • Gerald Hatten Buss
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Southern California
  • University of Wyoming
Lived in
  • Los Angeles, Texas
  • Los Angeles
Died
Feb 18, 2013
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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