Gary Davidson
American lawyer (born 1934)
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Gary L. Davidson (born August 13, 1934) is an American lawyer and businessman who is based in Orange County, California.[1]
World Hockey Association (Co-founder)
American Basketball Association (League president)
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| Born | August 13, 1934 |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | World Football League (Founder) World Hockey Association (Co-founder) American Basketball Association (League president) |
| Spouse | Kate Davidson |
| Children | Two sons, two daughters, two stepsons |
Davidson co-founded and served as the first president of the World Hockey Association and served as a president of the American Basketball Association. He also founded the World Football League where he was the league's first president and commissioner.[2] He was a star basketball player at Garden Grove, Calif., High School and attended the University of Redlands, Calif.[3]
Honors
In 1973 and 1974, the Gary L. Davidson Award was presented to the most valuable player of the World Hockey Association.[4]
In 2010, Davidson was part of the initial group of individuals elected to the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame.[5]
