Louis Jacobs | |
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Personal details | |
Born | Louis Melvin Jacobs April 6, 1900 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 8, 1968 Eggertsville, New York, U.S. | (aged 68)
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Founder of Delaware North |
Known for | Founder of Delaware North, owner of the Cincinnati Royals |
Louis Melvin Jacobs (April 6, 1900 - August 8, 1968), was an American businessman and sports team owner. Notable for starting the SportService empire that ended up becoming Delaware North. He also was an owner of the Cincinnati Royals of the National Basketball League, as well as the Buffalo Bisons and the Providence Reds of the American Hockey League and was an operating manager of the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium.