Search results
Jerry Buss (1933-2013) was a chemist, investor, and philanthropist who owned the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA and the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA. He won 10 NBA championships with the Lakers and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
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 ...
- 3 min
- Shannon Carlin
Dr. Jerry Buss, the longtime patriarch of the Los Angeles Lakers and the greatest owner in this history of professional sports, passed away on February 18, 2013 at the age of 80.
People also ask
What happened to Jerry Buss?
Who was Jerry Buss?
Is Jerry Buss dead or still alive?
Who is Jerry Buss on 'Showtime'?
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.
Feb 18, 2013 · Dr. Jerry Buss, who bought the Lakers in 1979 and led them to 10 NBA titles, passed away from kidney failure in 2013. He was a visionary owner who created the "Showtime" era, the Laker Girls and the Basketball Hall of Fame.
- 1 min
Feb 10, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. Jerry Buss, who led the Los Angeles Lakers to 10 championships and transformed the NBA. Read stories from his family, players, employees and fans who knew him best.
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.
