John Rigas
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- Date of Birth
- Nov 14, 1924
- Place of Birth
- Wellsville, NY, USA
- Age
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- USA
Rigas, 96, died on September 30, 2021, of bladder cancer, in Coudersport, Penna.
History
- 2003 • The bankrupt Buffalo Sabres franchise was sold to Tom Golisano
- 2002 • Indicted for multiple fraud charges, the NHL took over the control of the franchise
- 2000 • Acquired a majority stake in the Buffalo Sabres franchise from the Knox family estate and Swados
- 1997 • Made a bid to buy a majority stake in the Buffalo Sabres franchise from Northrup Knox and Robert Swados
- 1994 • Became a minority owner, investing $15 million in the franchise
Family relations:
Son: Tim Rigas
History
- 2003 • The bankrupt Buffalo Sabres franchise was sold to Tom Golisano
- 2002 • Indicted for multiple fraud charges, the NHL took over the control of the franchise
- 2000 • Acquired a majority stake in the Buffalo Sabres franchise from the Knox family estate and Swados
- 1997 • Made a bid to buy a majority stake in the Buffalo Sabres franchise from Northrup Knox and Robert Swados
- 1994 • Became a minority owner, investing $15 million in the franchise
Family relations:
Son: Tim Rigas
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