Why did DeBartolo sell 49ers?
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It is often said that Denise DeBartolo York, the actual owner of the team, would never sell her 49ers. Eddie DeBartolo had to surrender the 49ers to his sister after being convicted of a felony related to his attempt to bribe his way into the riverboat-gambling business in Louisiana.
Similarly, it is asked, when did Eddie DeBartolo sell the 49ers?
1977
Person | Teams | Titles |
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Edward DeBartolo, Jr. | 49ers | Principal Owner |
Denise DeBartolo York | 49ers | Co-Owner |
John York | 49ers | Co-Owner |
Jed York | 49ers | CEO, Owner/CEO, Owner/President/CEO |
Regarding this, do the DeBartolo still own the 49ers?
His sister, Denise DeBartolo York, took controlling ownership of the 49ers in 2001; her family runs the team today. DeBartolo now runs his Florida-based property development and investment firm and owns shares in publicly-traded Simon Property Group.
2020 San Francisco 49ers season | |
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Head coach | Kyle Shanahan |
General manager | John Lynch |
Owner | Jed York |
Home field | Levi's Stadium |