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William Clay Ford Sr. (March 14, 1925 – March 9, 2014) was an American businessman who was on the boards of Ford Motor Company and the Edison Institute. Ford owned the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 until his death. He was the youngest child of Edsel Ford and was the last surviving grandchild of Henry Ford .
Mar 9, 2014 · The grandson of Henry Ford bought the Lions franchise in 1963 and led the team for 50 years. He was known for his passion, integrity and loyalty, but also faced many disappointments and struggles.
- Josh Katzowitz
Mar 9, 2014 · William Clay Ford Sr., the owner of the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 88. Ford Motor Co. said in a statement Sunday that Ford died of pneumonia at his home. He was the last...
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Mar 9, 2014 · March 9, 2014. William Clay Ford, who once steered a car from his grandfather Henry Ford’s lap but, overshadowed by his brash older brother Henry II, never got the chance to run the...
Mar 9, 2014 · The last surviving son of auto magnate Henry Ford passed away in 2014 after owning the Lions for more than 50 years. He never won an NFL championship and faced many challenges in managing the team, but was remembered for his passion and integrity.
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Mar 9, 2014 · Ford, the last surviving grandson of Henry Ford, was a staple in the Detroit community and a loyal employer for 50 years. He purchased the Lions in 1963 and moved them to Ford Field in 2002, but never won a Super Bowl.
Mar 9, 2014 · William Clay Ford Sr., the longtime owner of the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 88. “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the loss of Mr. Ford and extend our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Ford and to the entire Ford family,” Lions President Tom Lewand said in a statement.
