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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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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  5. 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.

  6. Mar 6, 2022 · The show stars John C. Reilly as the late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, a flamboyant self-made millionaire who was a chemist and real-estate mogul before becoming the architect of the ...

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  7. 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.

  8. Feb 18, 2013 · Jerry Buss, who bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 and turned them into the N.B.A.’s glamour team, winners of 10 league championships and the cornerstone of his Southern California sports ...

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