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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.
Feb 18, 2013 · Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss, who brought "Showtime" and an NBA dynasty to Los Angeles, has died at age 80 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Gallery: Jerry Buss Through the Years | Storify:...
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Learn how Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke, built the Showtime era, and became the greatest owner in sports history. Hear from his family, players, coaches, and colleagues who shared their stories and memories of him.
Jul 12, 2020 · The Boston Celtics, with their 17 championships and a who’s who of decades worth of superstars, faded in the 1990s. Ownership does not win games. But ownership can provide the support, the tools, the prescient management to put a franchise in winning position. Jerry Buss did that for the Lakers. Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, and Knicks ...
Feb 19, 2013 · Buss, who shepherded the Lakers from their 1980s dynasty through the current Kobe Bryant era while becoming one of the most important and successful owners in pro sports, died Monday at 80. “Jerry Buss was more than just an owner.
Feb 19, 2013 · Jerry Buss built a glittering life at the intersection of sports and Hollywood. After growing up in poverty in Wyoming, he earned success in academia, aerospace and real estate before discovering his favorite vocation when he bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979.
Learn about the life and achievements of Dr. Jerry Buss, the late owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and the greatest owner in professional sports history. Explore his biography, awards, philanthropy, and the impact he had on the NBA and the community.
