Gary Davidson

Gary Davidson
Born (1934-08-13) August 13, 1934
Citizenship American
Occupation Businessman
Known for World Football League (Founder)
World Hockey Association (Co-founder)
American Basketball Association (Co-founder)
Spouse(s) Kate Davidson
Children Two sons, two daughters, two stepsons

Gary L. Davidson (born August 13, 1934) is an American lawyer and businessman who is based in Orange County, California.[1]

Davidson co-founded, and served as the first president, of both World Hockey Association and the American Basketball Association. He also founded the World Football League where he was the league's first president and commissioner.[2]

Honours

In 1973 and 1974, the Gary L. Davidson Award was presented to the most valuable player of the World Hockey Association.[3]

In 2010, Davidson was part of the initial group of individuals elected to the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame.[4]

References

  1. ↑ The Connecticut Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum - WHA Founder Gary Davidson Profiled in LA Times
  2. ↑ 39 Gary Davidson - 09.19.94 - SI Vault
  3. ↑ WHAhockey.com - Awards and Individual Stats
  4. ↑ WHA Hall of Fame Members
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