Gerald Hatten Buss, better referred to as Gerry Buss, was an American property trader, businessman and chemist. After his loss of life Jerry Buss net worthy of was inherited by his six kids, all of which been employed by at the Lakers firm. Keeping 10 championship titles, Lakers is widely regarded as among the strongest groups on NBA. D in physical Chemistry by enough time he switched 24. His health issues became known for the wider open public in the late 2012, when Jerry didn’t appear in several official events. Immediately after, his family members announced that Buss can be losing the fight cancer. He passed away in February 2013, after his 80th birthday. By enough time of his loss of life Jerry Buss net worthy of was approximated at $600 million, producing him among the wealthiest guys in the usa. Gerald was created in Salt Lake Town, during the Great Depressive disorder. His parents divorced when Jerry was still a toddler and the boy grew up by his mom Jessie and her second spouse. Since his childhood Buss was especially proficient at natural sciences. Immediately after graduation Jerry was wanted to begin teaching at his Alma matter, chemistry division. Gerald gained a Ph. In the 1980s Buss also possessed a specialist hockey team LA Kings. He gained a scholarship to wait University of Wyoming with out a greater work and went on to review chemistry in University of Southern California. In the past due 1970s Buss produced three great buys: he bought a lavish ranch, which formerly belonged to Jack Kent Cooke, LA Kings and Lakers. This love affair led to two more children. In the beginning Jerry noticed this as a part job, but following the first earnings started moving in, he stop teaching and devoted himself to business. By enough time he turned 40, Jerry Buss net well worth had been counted in hundreds of thousands. In 1972 he divorced his wife JoAnn Mueller, with which he elevated four kids, and started taking pleasure in his life full-scale. Through the pursuing years Gerald was noticed with tens of considerably more youthful girlfriends and became referred to as a genuine playboy. For a significant period he dated a model Karen Demel. To be able to earn some supplemental income Gerald produced his first proper estate investment in LA apartment building. The youthful scientist found this work both enjoyable and fulfilling, nonetheless it had not been financially profitable and didn’t add very much to Jerry Buss net well worth. As explained by David Stern, long-period NBA commissioner, Jerry was a visionary owner and produced a great impact on the conducts of NBA. Jerry is most beneficial known as almost all owner of the professional basketball group, which is one of the National Basketball Association, LA Lakers.
Known for movies
Playboy: Who Wants to Be a Playboy Centerfold? (2002) as Himself
High Stakes Poker (2006) as Himself
Miss USA (2004) as Himself - Celebrity Judge
National Heads-Up Poker Championship (2006) as Himself
Quick Facts
Full Name
Jerry Buss
Net Worth
$600 Million
Date Of Birth
January 27, 1933, January 27, 1933
Died
February 18, 2013, Los Angeles, California, United States, February 18, 2013, Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Real estate entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Chemist, Professional Poker Player, Businessperson, Real estate entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Chemist, Professional Poker Player, Businessperson
Education
University of Wyoming, University of Southern California, University of Southern California, University of Wyoming
Nationality
American, American
Spouse
JoAnn Mueller, JoAnn Mueller
Children
Jeanie Buss, Jim Buss, Johnny Buss, Jesse Buss, Joey Buss, Janie Buss, Jeanie Buss, Jim Buss, Johnny Buss, Jesse Buss, Joey Buss, Janie Buss
Parents
Jessie Buss, Jessie Buss, Lydus Buss
Interesting Facts
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Fact
1
Once owned one of five known 1913 USA Liberty Head nickels. The coin was sold (by a different owner) in 2010 for $3.7 million.
2
Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
3
Former chemistry professor.
4
Received the 2,323th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [October 30, 2006].
5
He had four children with his ex-wife, JoAnn: son, Jimmy Buss; son, Johnny Buss; daughter, Jeanie Buss; and daughter, Janie. He also had two sons with his ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel: Joey and Jesse.
6
Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, L.A. Forum, Pickfair.
Pictures
Won Awards
Won awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
Award shared with
2006
Star on the Walk of Fame
Walk of Fame
Television
On 30 October. At 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Filmography
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
Law of the Lawless
1964
dialogue coach
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Homecoming with Rick Reilly
2010
TV Series
Himself
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2009
TV Series
Himself - Lakers Owner
E:60
2007
TV Series
Himself - Owner, L.A. Lakers (segment "The Laker Girl")
$600 Million
