Bob Short
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Bob Short was an American businessman and sports executive best known for owning and controversially relocating Major League Baseball and NBA franchises in the 1960s and 1970s.
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
businessperson
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human ⓘ sports executive ⓘ |
| businessActivity | sports franchise ownership ⓘ |
| controversy |
relocation of Minneapolis Lakers to Los Angeles
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relocation of Washington Senators to Texas ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | United States of America ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
business management
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professional sports management ⓘ |
| league |
Major League Baseball
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National Basketball Association ⓘ |
| nationality | American ⓘ |
| notableFor |
ownership of Major League Baseball franchises
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ownership of National Basketball Association franchises ⓘ relocating professional sports teams ⓘ |
| occupation |
businessman
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sports executive ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
owner of Los Angeles Lakers
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owner of Minneapolis Lakers ⓘ owner of Texas Rangers (1972–1974) ⓘ owner of Washington Senators (1969–1971) ⓘ |
| sport |
baseball
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basketball ⓘ |
| teamRelocated |
Minneapolis Lakers to Los Angeles
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Washington Senators (1961–1971) ⓘ
surface form:
Washington Senators to Texas (as Texas Rangers)
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