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Jerry Buss

January 27, 1933 – February 18, 2013

American businessman and real estate investor (1933–2013)

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Gerald Hatten Buss 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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  • Birthday · January 27
  • Anniversary · February 18

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