Gene Klein | |
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| Born | January 29, 1921 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1990 (aged 69) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, sports team owner, racehorse owner/breeder |
| Known for | Seattle SuperSonics, San Diego Chargers, Lady's Secret, Winning Colors |
| Political party | Democratic (1942-1972) Republican (1972-1990) |
| Board member of | National General Corp., Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of San Diego |
| Spouse | Joyce F. |
| Children | 2 |
| Honors | Eclipse Award for Outstanding Thoroughbred Owner (1985, 1986, 1987) |
Eugene Victor Klein (January 29, 1921 – March 12, 1990) was an American businessman who was chairman of the board of directors and chief stockholder of National General Corporation, an insurance and entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. Klein was also a founding partner of the Seattle SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association, owner of the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League from 1966 to 1984, and a major figure in Thoroughbred horse racing.[1]