Eddie DeBartolo, Jr.
| Edward DeBartolo Jr. | |
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| Born |
Edward John DeBartolo Jr. November 6, 1946 Youngstown, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | B.A. University of Notre Dame |
| Occupation | CEO of Simon DeBartolo Group |
| Known for | Co-founder of Simon DeBartolo Group Previously owned the San Francisco 49ers |
| Net worth |
 US$ 2.7 billion (March 2013) |
| Spouse(s) | Candy DeBartolo |
| Children | Lisa, Nicole, Tiffanie |
| Position: | Former Owner |
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| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | November 6, 1946 |
| Place of birth: | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Career information | |
| College: | University of Notre Dame |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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• 5× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
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Edward John "Eddie" DeBartolo Jr. (born November 6, 1946) is an American businessman best known for his 23-year ownership of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). The five Super Bowls the 49ers dynasty won in 14 years is a record total for a single owner. On February 6, 2016, DeBartolo was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a contributor.
DeBartolo developed shopping malls as part of a corporation founded by his father, Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. (Kong). The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation became one of the largest public real estate businesses in the United States, at one point controlling over 2 billion square feet of retail real estate space nationwide.
• 5× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
In addition, DeBartolo was actively involved in franchise ownership and sports management, becoming one of the most successful and generous owners in professional sports. His ownership of the 49ers proved especially notable. During his twenty-three years owning the team, beginning in 1977, the 49ers won an unprecedented five Super Bowls under coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert: Super Bowl XVI in 1982, XIX in 1985, XXIII in 1989, XXIV 1990, and XXIX in 1995. From the early 1980s through the mid-1990s, DeBartolo presided over a team that had the most wins within a decade in football history.
DeBartolo was beloved as an owner, and many of his former players, including Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Steve Young, and Jerry Rice, still think of him as the most caring owner in NFL history, often affectionately referring to him as "Mr. D."
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