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Bruce Patrick McNall (born April 17, 1950) is an American former Thoroughbred racehorse owner, sports executive, and convicted felon who once owned the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
- The Mcnall Rise
- Growth of The NHL Game
- The Fall of Bruce Mcnall
- Mcnall’S Impact on Hockey
McNall now had a fortune that he made in the ancient coin-collecting business. He soon ventured into horse racing and then into the movie business. As a producer, McNall was responsible for producing movies like War Games and the cult classic Weekend at Bernie’s in 1989. Now, with his wealth and celebrity status rising, McNall had his sights set on...
Everything was going so well for the Kings and Bruce McNall that he was named to the NHL’s Board of Governors in 1992 at just 41 years old. Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz decided to step down as chairman, making McNall the new chairman. Right away in his new position, he had ideas in getting the NHL a major TV contract. In his mind, McNall fel...
With this impressive resume, one would think Bruce McNall would end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder. Unfortunately, Bruce got into some trouble with the law. He defaulted on a $90 million loan and Bank of America threatened to force the Kings into bankruptcy if the team was not sold. The team had some tough years after that, and Gretzky ...
Even with Bruce McNall’s legal issues, it is impossible to ignore the impact that he had on the NHL and the game of hockey. Before he became an NHL owner, the only team in the United States that was west of St. Louis were the Kings. Now, the league has teams in cities that were once considered non-hockey markets. Talented young players are coming f...
McNall emerged divorced (his ex-wife famously held a yard sale in their upscale neighbourhood to rid herself of his belongings), humbled, owing millions of dollars in restitution, and finding...
He lives in a $10-million Holmby Hills mansion with Jane, his second wife, and their children, Katie, 6, and Bruce Patrick John, 4.
Here is the story of Bruce McNall: From Hollywood A-lister, to NHL visionary, to convicted felon.
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PERSONAL: Born 1950; married Jane Cody; children: Katie, Bruce. Education: University of California — Los Angeles, bachelor's degree and doctoral program studies. ADDRESSES: Home— Malibu Beach, CA. Agent— c/o Author Mail, Hyperion Books, 77 West 66th St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10023.
