Top 20 Sports Executive celebrities in United States
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Sports Executive celebrities [Updated January 27, 2022].
Effa Manley was born
on March 27, 1897
in Philadelphia, United States.
She was an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement, organizing a boycott of stores that refused to hire black salesclerks in 1934.
Molly Fletcher was born
on September 20, 1971
in United States.
One of the few women to work in the sports management industry, this Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Professional Golfers' Association agent represented such star athletes and coaches as Matt Kuchar, Tom Izzo, and Joe Theismann.
A motivational speaker and author as well as a sports agent, she published several inspirational books, including The Business of Being the Best and The 5 Best Tools to Find Your Dream Career.
Stephen M. Ross was born
on May 10, 1940
in United States.
He is one of the University of Michigan's biggest donors, donating more than $300 million to the school during his lifetime. The university's business school, Ross School of Business, is named in his honor.
Tex Rickard was born
on January 2, 1870
in Kansas City, United States.
After getting permission to stage live events at Madison Square Garden, he began construction of the third incarnation of the famous building.
David Kahn was born
on July 28, 1961
in United States.
In May, 2013, the Timberwolves declined the option on his contract and hired
Flip Saunders to replace him as president of basketball operations.
Don Klosterman was born
on January 18, 1930
in United States.
He was one of the primary forces behind the AFL-NFL merger.
Joe Deguardia was born
on July 4, 1963
in The Bronx, United States.
Boxing promoter who has promoted fighters such as Lou De Valle and Antonio Tarver through his professional boxing promotional company Star Boxing.
He worked as a manager when he first became associated with boxing before switching to promoter.
AJ Smith was born
on February 28, 1949
in United States.
American football executive who became general manager of the San Diego Chargers in 2003.
AJ Smith worked as a scout for the Washington Redskins, as well as the Chargers before earning a role in upper management.
Bruton Smith was born
on March 3, 1927
in United States.
North Carolina businessman best known as the owner and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. In 2007, Bruton Smith was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007.
In 2012, CNN Money named him as the CEO in the Fortune 500.
Kevin White was born
on September 25, 1950
in United States.
NCAA athletic director who held the position at many schools, including Notre Dame and Duke.
While at Notre Dame, the school's football team went backwards, but when he joined Duke in 2008, their football team saw rapid improvement.
Rob Pelinka was born
on December 23, 1969
in United States.
NBA executive who was hired as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2017. Rob Pelinka was previously a highly successful NBA agent who represented big name players like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Andre Drummond.
In 1993, Rob Pelinka received the Walter Byers Scholarship, the NCAA's most prestigious academic award.
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