Lakers Legendary Jerry Buss and His "Rags to Riches" Story Truly One of a Kind

By his passing on Monday at the age of 80, Dr. Jerry Buss should be remembered for his ubiquitous impact on professional sports, his unprecedented success as an owner in the modern game, and his triumph as a businessman who treated everyone he came across with dignity and respect.

Humble Beginnings

A self-made man, Jerry Buss lived a rags-to-riches tale emblematic of the American Dream. A Great Depression-era child living at ...

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