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Robert Mazer

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Early life and education
Endeavors
References

Robert R. Mazer (August 11, 1923 - October 18, 2013) was an American industrialist, philanthropist and a longtime owner of the Chicago White Sox.^[1] Despite being the largest single shareholder of the team, Mazer was not a part of the Jerry Reinsdorf-led investment group that holds a controlling interest in the team. As notable patrons of a number of American Jewish community and political organizations, Mazer and his wife gifted millions of dollars to groups including the Jewish United Fund, World ORT, and AIPAC.^[2]

Early life and education

Mazer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and majored in chemical engineering. During World War II, he served in the Navy as an electrical technician.^[1]

Endeavors

Mazer founded Mazer Chemicals, turning it into a 250-employee company specializing in industrial production of emulsifiers and surfactants. In 1985, he sold the company to Pittsburgh Paint and Glass and used the money from the sale to purchase a considerable ownership interest in the Chicago White Sox in 1988.^[1]^[3] He soon became the largest shareholder and held a permanent seat on the team's Board of Directors.^[1]^[3]

References

1. ^¹²³Patch.com article
2. ^World ORT article
3. ^¹Chicago Tribune article

3 : Chicago White Sox owners|1923 births|2013 deaths

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