Seymour H. Knox III | |
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| Owner of the Buffalo Sabres | |
| In office 1970–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 9, 1926 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | May 22, 1996 (aged 70) East Aurora New York |
| Spouse |
Jean Read (after 1954) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Seymour Horace Knox II Helen Northrup |
| Relatives | Northrup R. Knox (brother) Seymour H. Knox I (grandfather) |
| Education | St. Paul's School |
| Alma mater | Yale University Columbia University |
| Occupation | Philanthropist and owner of the Buffalo Sabres |
Seymour Horace Knox III (March 9, 1926 – May 22, 1996) was a philanthropist and sports entrepreneur. He owned the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League from their foundation in 1970 to his death in 1996, and served as chairman of the team. He was the grandson of Seymour H. Knox I, the F.W. Woolworth Company co-founder, and son of art enthusiast Seymour H. Knox II.[1][2]
- ^ "$100,000 Given to Art Gallery". The New York Times. 11 December 1938. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
- ^ "ROCKEFELLER OPENS GALLERY IN BUFFALO". The New York Times. 20 January 1962. Retrieved 1 May 2017.