Martha Ford

Martha Firestone Ford (born September 16, 1925 in Akron , Ohio ) is an American entrepreneur and former owner of the American football team Detroit Lions , from the National Football League (NFL).

Life

Ford is a granddaughter of Harvey Firestone , founder of the tire manufacturer Firestone Tire & Rubber Company . She attended Vassar College , where she graduated in 1946. In 1947 she married William Clay Ford . This has been the sole owner of the Detroit Lions since 1964. She has owned the team since her husband passed away in 2014.

Martha Ford has four children, including son William Clay Ford Junior ( Bill Ford), 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Web links

Profile with the Detroit Lions

Individual evidence

↑ Lions owner Martha Ford stepping down, will be succeeded by daughter. NFL.com, accessed June 23, 2020 .
^ Martha Firestone Ford. Owner and Chairman. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, archived from the original on October 15, 2016 ; accessed on October 16, 2016 (English): "Born in Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Ford is the granddaughter of one of America's great automotive industrial icons, Harvey Firestone" Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2
^ Martha Firestone Ford. Owner and Chairman. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, archived from the original on October 15, 2016 ; Retrieved on October 16, 2016 (English): "She graduated from Vassar College in 1946 with a bachelor's degree." Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2
↑ Tim Twentyman: Martha Ford takes over Lions ownership. Bill Ford, who has been the team's vice chairman since 1995, will remain in that role. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, March 10, 2014, archived from the original on November 7, 2017 ; accessed on October 16, 2016 (English): "She and William Clay Ford married in 1947" Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2
↑ Tim Twentyman: Martha Ford takes over Lions ownership. Bill Ford, who has been the team's vice chairman since 1995, will remain in that role. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, March 10, 2014, archived from the original on November 7, 2017 ; accessed on October 16, 2016 (English): "Following the passing of owner and chairman William Clay Ford, 88, on Sunday, the controlling interest in the organization has passed to his widow, Martha Ford." Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2

personal data
SURNAME	Ford, Martha
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Ford, Martha Firestone (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American businesswoman
DATE OF BIRTH	September 16, 1925
PLACE OF BIRTH	Akron , Ohio , United States

[1] Lions owner Martha Ford stepping down, will be succeeded by daughter. NFL.com, accessed June 23, 2020 .

[2] Martha Firestone Ford. Owner and Chairman. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, archived from the original on October 15, 2016 ; accessed on October 16, 2016 (English): "Born in Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Ford is the granddaughter of one of America's great automotive industrial icons, Harvey Firestone" Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2

[3] Martha Firestone Ford. Owner and Chairman. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, archived from the original on October 15, 2016 ; Retrieved on October 16, 2016 (English): "She graduated from Vassar College in 1946 with a bachelor's degree." Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2

[4] Tim Twentyman: Martha Ford takes over Lions ownership. Bill Ford, who has been the team's vice chairman since 1995, will remain in that role. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, March 10, 2014, archived from the original on November 7, 2017 ; accessed on October 16, 2016 (English): "She and William Clay Ford married in 1947" Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2

[5] Tim Twentyman: Martha Ford takes over Lions ownership. Bill Ford, who has been the team's vice chairman since 1995, will remain in that role. (No longer available online.) Detroit Lions, March 10, 2014, archived from the original on November 7, 2017 ; accessed on October 16, 2016 (English): "Following the passing of owner and chairman William Clay Ford, 88, on Sunday, the controlling interest in the organization has passed to his widow, Martha Ford." Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2