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4 unusual facts about Bob Lurie


Bob Lurie

The company built a number of properties along Montgomery Street over the years, including a building Bank of America bought and tore down for its world headquarters at 555 California St.

Under Rosen's tenure, the Giants promoted promising rookies such as Will Clark and Robby Thompson, and made canny trades to acquire such players as Kevin Mitchell, Dave Dravecky, Candy Maldonado, and Rick Reuschel.

Peter Magowan

Magowan, along with a group of investors, purchased the franchise on January 12, 1993, from the previous owner, Bob Lurie.

Strive for College

Strive for College's growth was sustained with the help of influential connections, receiving advice and support from philanthropist Connie Lurie, former SJSU President Don Kassing, and education innovator Tom Vander Ark.



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