Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) I know this isnt a Red Wings story..but I think all of us can mourn the loss of one of the greatest owners in sports.. He was undoubtedly one of the most dedicated owners in NBA and NHL and the WNBA We'll miss him This was a Tribute Aired on the Evening He passed away on WDIV Local 4 name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>&"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /> Edited March 14, 2009 by Hockeytown_Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Wow. Very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) that is sad? Did he have children, and I'm at least sure he had an amazing life Edited March 14, 2009 by ben_usmc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 that is sad? Did he have children, and I'm at least sure he had an amazing life 2 Previous marriage Sad indeed..... the First NBA owner to buy his team a Jet for travel .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomaslupojr 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 god bless you and your family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks for the post Ryan. LGW is a main way of keeping in touch with Michigan for me, I wouldn't have heard about this if you had not posted it. He was an awesome guy, but even that doesn't come close to scratching the surface of what a man he was. Makes me take a long look at who I am, what kind a of a man I am. Just take a look at this: March 13, WXYZ: Bill Davidson, Managing Partner of the Detroit Pistons and 2008 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, has passed away at the age 85. Davidson became the second owner in Pistons history in1974, when he purchased the franchise from the late Fred Zollner. Davidson also has ownership stake in Palace Sports and Entertainment, the Detroit Shock, DTE Energy Music Center, Meadow Brook Music Festival and Guardian Industries, Incorporated, one of the world's primary manufacturers of architectural and automotive glass. During his tenure as owner, Davidson's professional teams have won seven world championships, three in the NBA, three in the WNBA and one in the National Hockey League. Palace Sports and Entertainment owned the Tampa Bay Lightning when that franchise won the Stanley Cup in 2004. The Palace will never be the same without Mr. D sitting courtside cheering on his team, a team he loved. Some of his Philanthropic activities are listed at Wikipedia. A noted philanthropist, Davidson has given extensively to various organizations. The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan was created at Davidson's alma mater, the Ross School of Business, following a gift of $30 million. Davidson's cumulative gifts to the school exceed $55 million. In addition, Davidson funds the William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York. The excavations on the southern wall of the temple mount in Jerusalem have been named the Davidson excavations in tribute to his generous donations to the project. He is also a contributor to the Wexner Foundation which gives grants to post-undergrad students of Jewish Studies. In March 2007 Davidson donated $75 million dollars to the Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem. Our prayers go out to Bill Davidson's wife, Karen, their two children Ethan and Marla, three stepdaughters, the Piston family and all those that were touched by the man who had a great impact on Detroit and the State of Michigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 122 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 I don't know how to edit a topic header yet.. But I posted the Tribute story that WDIV aired last night and wanted to add it to this thread... (Post one at the top now includes the vid.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 How sad, the passing of a smart businessman and a wonderful person. Anytime I made it out to the Palace he could always be seen sitting on the baseline, cheering on his players. God bless you and yours, Bill, you will be sorely missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManLuv4Clears 7 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Very sad day in the D. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
