John McCaw Jr.
John McCaw Jr. (c. 1951) is a businessman who formerly partly owned McCaw Cellular in Seattle, Washington and a former part-owner of the Vancouver Canucks NHL franchise, with Francesco Aquilini. McCaw also owned the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies from 1995 to 2000, when he sold the team to interests which would move it to Memphis.
On November 8, 2006, his 50% interest was sold to Aquilini, who became the sole owner.
On August 6, 2018, he was identified as a new part-owner of the Force India Formula One racing team.[1]
Education
A graduate of the Lakeside School, he continued his education at the University of Washington, graduating with a psychology degree in 1974.[2]
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See also
References
- http://plus.lapresse.ca/screens/e4f0a429-5542-4810-b0e0-8ee24d067df0__7C___0.html
- Williams, Scott (June 19, 1992). "Low-Key Mccaw High-Powered Executive -- People Say He's Tough But Fair". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- Bill Knight, Mariners Owners to Pitch New Stadium (Monday, August 14, 1995).
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| Preceded by Arthur Griffiths |
Owner of Vancouver Canucks 1997–2006 (with Francesco Aquilini, 2004–2006) |
Succeeded by Francesco Aquilini |
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