Franklin Mieuli
Franklin Mieuli (/ˈmjuːli/ MEW-lee; September 14, 1920 – April 25, 2010) was a San Francisco Bay Area radio and television producer who was best known as the principal owner of the San Francisco / Golden State Warriors from 1962 to 1986. The pinnacle of his 24 years with the franchise was its National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship in 1975. He was also a minority shareholder in both the San Francisco 49ers and Giants.
Franklin Mieuli | |
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| Born | September 14, 1920 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2010 (aged 89) San Francisco Bay Area, California |
| Occupation(s) | Former owner of Golden State Warriors, minority co-owner of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants |
An eccentric personality, Mieuli eschewed formal attire and conservative grooming in favor of a casual wardrobe and his ever-present full beard and deerstalker. His preferred mode of transportation was the motorcycle.
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