JERRY BUSS

(Gerald Hatten Buss)


Jerry Buss
Jerry Buss
  • Born: January 27, 1933
  • Died: February 18, 2013
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businessman, Investor, Chemist, Poker Player, Philanthropist

Gerald Hatten Buss was an American businessman, investor, chemist, and philanthropist. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Buss owned other professional sports franchises in Southern California.