Edward Samuel Rogers

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Edward Samuel "Ted" Rogers, Jr. (born May 27, 1933 in Toronto , Ontario ; † December 2, 2008 ibid) was a Canadian entrepreneur and the President and CEO of Rogers Communications . He was the fifth richest man in Canada for his fortune.

life and career

His father Edward Samuel Rogers Sr. was the founder of the company of the same name, which Rogers Jr. continued after the early death of his father at the age of 38. He expanded the business by founding a radio and television company.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Rogers attended Upper Canada College. He studied at Trinity College at the University of Toronto, where he made his bachelor's degree in 1956.

In 1960 Rogers bought all the shares in the local radio station CHFI, and in 1965 he went into the cable television business. In 1969, Rogers Communication was consolidated and became one of Canada's largest media companies.

Ted Rogers was the owner of the Canadian team Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball from September 1, 2000, after which the home stadium of the Blue Jays was renamed from "SkyDome" to "Rogers Center".

Rogers married Loretta Anne Rogers on September 25, 1963. He had four children with her: Lisa, Edward, Melinda and Martha.

Awards

On October 25, 1995, Rogers was named officer of the Order of Canada. In 2006 he was inducted into Canada's Telecommunications Hall of Fame with his father, Edward S. Rogers Sr.

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