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Barry Ackerley

Barry Allan Ackerley (April 15, 1934 – March 21, 2011) was an American businessman. He was the former chairman and CEO of the Ackerley Group media company. He was also the owner of the Seattle SuperSonics basketball franchise from 1983 to 2001 and the Seattle Storm basketball franchise from 2000 to 2001.

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Known for
Owner of the Seattle SuperSonics
Education
University of Iowa
Born
Barry Allan Ackerley (1934-04-15)April 15, 1934 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Died
March 21, 2011(2011-03-21) (aged 76) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Occupations
Businessman and sports franchise owner

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Barry Ackerley → Barry Allan Ackerley (1934-04-15)April 15, 1934 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Died · 1
Barry Ackerley → March 21, 2011(2011-03-21) (aged 76) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
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Barry Ackerley → University of Iowa
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Barry Ackerley → Owner of the Seattle SuperSonics
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Barry Ackerley → Businessman and sports franchise owner

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Barry AckerleyBornBarry Allan Ackerley (1934-04-15)April 15, 1934 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.1.00infobox
Barry AckerleyDiedMarch 21, 2011(2011-03-21) (aged 76) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Barry AckerleyEducationUniversity of Iowa1.00infobox
Barry AckerleyKnown forOwner of the Seattle SuperSonics1.00infobox
Barry AckerleyOccupationsBusinessman and sports franchise owner1.00infobox

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