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'''Roy Lars Magnus Boe''' (September 14, 1929 |
'''Roy Lars Magnus Boe''' (September 14, 1929 – June 7, 2009)<ref name=nyt>Bruce Weber. "[https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/sports/09boe.html Roy Boe, Who Owned Islanders and Nets but Sold Dr. J, Dies at 79 ]". ''New York Times''. June 8, 2009. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.</ref> was an owner of the [[New Jersey Nets]], [[New York Islanders]], and several other professional sports teams. |
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Boe was a graduate of [[Yale University]] and a veteran of the [[Korean War]]. With his first wife, Deon Woolfolk, he founded a successful women's clothing company called Boe Jests, and sold it for several million dollars in 1966.<ref>Peter Carry. "[http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1086654/1/index.htm No Business Like Boe's Business]". ''Sports Illustrated''. October 16, 1972. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.</ref> He bought his first sports team, the [[Westchester Bulls]] of the [[Atlantic Coast Football League]], in 1968.<ref name=newsday>John Jeansonne. "[http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ny-spboe0912856492jun08,0,5814290.story Roy Boe, former owner of Islanders and Nets, dies at 79]". ''Newsday''. June 8, 2009. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.</ref> |
Boe was a graduate of [[Yale University]] and a veteran of the [[Korean War]]. With his first wife, Deon Woolfolk, he founded a successful women's clothing company called Boe Jests, and sold it for several million dollars in 1966.<ref>Peter Carry. "[http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1086654/1/index.htm No Business Like Boe's Business]". ''Sports Illustrated''. October 16, 1972. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.</ref> He bought his first sports team, the [[Westchester Bulls]] of the [[Atlantic Coast Football League]], in 1968.<ref name=newsday>John Jeansonne. "[http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/ny-spboe0912856492jun08,0,5814290.story Roy Boe, former owner of Islanders and Nets, dies at 79]". ''Newsday''. June 8, 2009. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.</ref> |
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In 1969, Boe purchased the New York Nets of the [[American Basketball Association]]. During his tenure with the Nets, the team reached the ABA Finals in 1972, 1974, and 1976, winning the latter two series. After the last championship, Boe oversaw the Nets' entry into the [[National Basketball Association]] as part of the [[ |
In 1969, Boe purchased the New York Nets of the [[American Basketball Association]]. During his tenure with the Nets, the team reached the ABA Finals in 1972, 1974, and 1976, winning the latter two series. After the last championship, Boe oversaw the Nets' entry into the [[National Basketball Association]] as part of the [[ABA–NBA merger]].<ref name=nyt/> However, the [[New York Knicks]] demanded that the Nets pay them $4.8 million as compensation for "invading" the New York area. This was on top of the $3.2 million the Nets had to pay for joining the league. Boe offered to trade [[Julius Erving]] to the Knicks in return for waiving the indemnity, but the Knicks refused that offer.<ref>Simmons, Bill (2009). The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy. ESPN Books. {{ISBN|978-0-345-51176-8}}</ref> With Erving demanding a reworked contract, Boe was forced to sell Erving to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]]—in essence, trading his franchise player for a berth in the NBA, a move for which he was harshly criticized. Boe moved the team to New Jersey before the 1977–78 season, and sold the team in 1978.<ref name=nyt/><ref>Mike Vacarro. "[http://blog.nj.com/ledgerarchives/2009/06/living_with_the_curse_despite.html Living with the Curse: Despite infamous place in Nets history, Roy Boe feels attachment to 'his' team]". ''The Star-Ledger''. May 5, 2002. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.</ref> |
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In 1972, Boe helped found the New York Islanders of the [[National Hockey League]]. He owned twenty percent of the team<ref name=nyt/> and hired [[Bill Torrey]] as the team's general manager. Shortly after Boe sold his share of the team to [[John O. Pickett]] in 1978, Torrey led the Islanders to four consecutive [[Stanley Cup]] victories.<ref name=newsday/> |
In 1972, Boe helped found the New York Islanders of the [[National Hockey League]]. He owned twenty percent of the team<ref name=nyt/> and hired [[Bill Torrey]] as the team's general manager. Shortly after Boe sold his share of the team to [[John Pickett (businessman)|John O. Pickett]] in 1978, Torrey led the Islanders to four consecutive [[Stanley Cup]] victories.<ref name=newsday/> |
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In his later years, Boe owned the [[Worcester Ice Cats]] and [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] of the [[American Hockey League]]. He died of heart failure |
In his later years, Boe owned the [[Worcester Ice Cats]] and [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]] of the [[American Hockey League]]. He died of [[heart failure]] on June 7, 2009, and was survived by his wife, Betty Broderick, five children, and six grandchildren.<ref name=nyt/> |
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 25 December 2022
Roy Lars Magnus Boe (September 14, 1929 – June 7, 2009)[1] was an owner of the New Jersey Nets, New York Islanders, and several other professional sports teams.
Boe was a graduate of Yale University and a veteran of the Korean War. With his first wife, Deon Woolfolk, he founded a successful women's clothing company called Boe Jests, and sold it for several million dollars in 1966.[2] He bought his first sports team, the Westchester Bulls of the Atlantic Coast Football League, in 1968.[3]
In 1969, Boe purchased the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association. During his tenure with the Nets, the team reached the ABA Finals in 1972, 1974, and 1976, winning the latter two series. After the last championship, Boe oversaw the Nets' entry into the National Basketball Association as part of the ABA–NBA merger.[1] However, the New York Knicks demanded that the Nets pay them $4.8 million as compensation for "invading" the New York area. This was on top of the $3.2 million the Nets had to pay for joining the league. Boe offered to trade Julius Erving to the Knicks in return for waiving the indemnity, but the Knicks refused that offer.[4] With Erving demanding a reworked contract, Boe was forced to sell Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers—in essence, trading his franchise player for a berth in the NBA, a move for which he was harshly criticized. Boe moved the team to New Jersey before the 1977–78 season, and sold the team in 1978.[1][5]
In 1972, Boe helped found the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. He owned twenty percent of the team[1] and hired Bill Torrey as the team's general manager. Shortly after Boe sold his share of the team to John O. Pickett in 1978, Torrey led the Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup victories.[3]
In his later years, Boe owned the Worcester Ice Cats and Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. He died of heart failure on June 7, 2009, and was survived by his wife, Betty Broderick, five children, and six grandchildren.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Bruce Weber. "Roy Boe, Who Owned Islanders and Nets but Sold Dr. J, Dies at 79 ". New York Times. June 8, 2009. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.
- ^ Peter Carry. "No Business Like Boe's Business". Sports Illustrated. October 16, 1972. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.
- ^ a b John Jeansonne. "Roy Boe, former owner of Islanders and Nets, dies at 79". Newsday. June 8, 2009. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.
- ^ Simmons, Bill (2009). The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy. ESPN Books. ISBN 978-0-345-51176-8
- ^ Mike Vacarro. "Living with the Curse: Despite infamous place in Nets history, Roy Boe feels attachment to 'his' team". The Star-Ledger. May 5, 2002. Retrieved on June 12, 2009.