Jerry Buss

Jerry Buss
Buss at the 2009 World Series of Poker
Born	Gerald Hatten Buss (1933-01-27)January 27, 1933 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Died	February 18, 2013(2013-02-18) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California
Alma mater	University of Wyoming (BS) University of Southern California (MS, PhD)
Occupations	Businessman investor chemist poker player philanthropist
Known for	Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Sparks
Spouse	JoAnn Mueller ​ ​ (m. 1952; div. 1972)​
Partner(s)	Veronica Hoff (1972–1980) Karen Demel
Children	7, including Johnny Jim Jeanie
Awards	10× NBA champion (as owner) 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010 with Lakers 2× WNBA champion (as owner) 2001, 2002 with Sparks Naismith Memorial Basketball HOF (Class of 2010)

Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss (January 27, 1933 – February 18, 2013) was an American businessman, investor, chemist, and philanthropist. He was the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning 10 league championships that were highlighted by the team's Showtime era during the 1980s. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor. Buss owned other professional sports franchises in Southern California.