29/05/2014

Malcolm Glazer Dies Aged 85

Malcolm Glazer, the head of the family that own Manchester United, died on Wednesday morning, aged 85.

The news was announced earlier on the official website of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL franchise he acquired ownership of in 1995.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement: "Malcolm Glazer was the guiding force behind the building of a Super Bowl-champion organization. His dedication to the community was evident in all he did, including his leadership in bringing Super Bowls to Tampa Bay."

Malcolm leaves behind his wife Linda, six children and 14 grandchildren.

(CVS/CD)

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