Jerry Buss

Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss (January 27, 1933 – February 18, 2013) was an American businessman, poker player, real estate investor, and chemist. Buss was the owner of the basketball team the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 until his death in 2013.Goldstein, Richard. Jerry Buss, Longtime Lakers Owner, Is Dead at 80. The New York Times. February 18, 2013.

Buss was born on January 27, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He studied at the University of Wyoming and at the University of Southern California. Buss was married to JoAnn Mueller until they divorced. They had four children. Then he was married to Karen Buss until his death in 2013. They had two children. Buss died on February 18, 2013 from cancerBreaking News: Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dying Of Cancer and kidney failure in Los Angeles, California, aged 80.

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Other websites

Jerry Buss Hendon Mob tournament results 
Jerry Buss on The Internet Movie Database
Casper Journal profile 

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