sports team owners

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sports team owners

Full court press

2009
A desperate owner of the worst professional basketball team in the world hires the first woman to play in the NBA, and his actions have some surprising results.

Papa Bear

the life and legacy of George Halas
2005
Chronicles the life and career of the legendary George Halas, who coached the Chicago Bears for forty seasons and saw three hundred twenty-four victories and eight NFL championships.

Ted Turner, television's triumphant tiger

1991
A biography of entrepreneur Ted Turner, who, after a number of diverse achievements, pioneered the world's first twenty-four hour, nonstop news station and changed the history of television.

Ted Turner

a biography
2010
Examines the life of cable television mogul Ted Turner, discussing his family, childhood, careers as a yachtsman, baseball team owner, and media magnate, efforts to save American bison, personal relationships, and more.

The making of a blockbuster

how Wayne Huizenga built a sports and entertainment empire from trash, grit, and videotape
1996
Tells about the life and phenomenal business skills of Wayne Huizenga, who turned a small loan into two multi-billion dollar corporations--Waste Management and Blockbuster video--enabling him to purchase three professional sports franchises, including the Miami Dolphins.
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