Edward John DeBartolo Sr. (Born May 17, 1919 in Youngstown, Ohio - Died December 1994) was an American businessman. May 17 is the 137th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (138th in leap years). ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Official website: http://www. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

Early Life

His parents, Anthony and Rose Paonessa, had immigrated to the United States from Italy. DeBartolo never knew his father, who died before he was born. His mother then married Michael DeBartolo, and Edward took his stepfather's last name. Michael DeBartolo was involved in the construction industry, and Edward began to get work experience while still a teenager.

After graduating from high school, DeBartolo earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame. With his engineering background, DeBartolo found himself serving in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. It was during the war, in 1944, that he married Maria Montani. The Falkirk Wheel in Scotland. ... The University of Notre Dame IPA: is a leading Roman Catholic institution of higher learning located in Notre Dame, Indiana, immediately northeast of South Bend, Indiana, United States. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, the use of images on this page may require cleanup, involving adjustment of image placement, formatting, size, or other adjustments. ...

Adult Life

After the war ended, DeBartolo briefly served as president of his stepfather's construction company. He soon decided to found his own company, and in 1948 he started the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation. DeBartolo was able to take advantage of the dramatic changes occurring across the United States after World War II. As more and more Americans moved into suburbs, there was a corresponding increase in demand for convenient access to stores. DeBartolo's company was one of the first companies in Ohio, as well as across the United States, to build shopping centers in suburban communities. At first, these shopping centers were built in long strips, but soon DeBartolo began developing enclosed shopping malls as well. The DeBartolo Corporation became one of the most influential businesses in the shopping mall industry, owning almost one-tenth of all of the mall space in the United States. DeBartolo also branched out into other types of urban construction, such as hotels, office buildings, and condominiums. By the 1990s, DeBartolo was estimated to have more than $1.4 billion dollars in personal wealth. The corporation remained under the DeBartolo family's control, with Debartalo's daughter, Marie Denise York, and son, Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., heavily involved in the company's leadership.

DeBartolo became interested in department store chains in the 1980s. In 1988, he helped finance Robert Campeau's purchase of Federated Department Stores. He arranged to purchase the Dillard Department Stores, based in Cleveland, Ohio, that same year. The interior of a typical Macys department store. ... The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive, informally sometimes including the years 1979, 1990 and 1991. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert Campeau is a Canadian financier and real estate developer born in Chelmsford, Ontario (near Sudbury) on August 3, 1923. ...

Sporting Interest

The DeBartolo family has also been involved in professional sports. DeBartolo owned the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. They would go on to win the Stanley Cup championship in 1991 and 1992 under his leadership. He was unsuccessful in his attempt to purchase the Chicago White Sox in 1980. The baseball team owners voted against the purchase, fearing that he might have connections to organized crime. Although there had been some suspicion about DeBartolo's involvement in organized crime in the past, law enforcement had never found any evidence to support that theory. DeBartolo purchased the San Francisco 49ers in 1977, giving the team to his son. DeBartolo Junior devoted significant resources to the team, helping to make it the most successful NFL franchise in the 1980s. Under the leadership of quarterback Joe Montana, the 49'ers won the Super Bowl in 1982, 1985, 1989, and 1990. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Stanley Cup on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Stanley Cup, originally called the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, is awarded each year by the National Hockey League to the champion of its playoff tournament. ... The 1990-91 NHL season was the 74th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... The 1991-92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901-present) Central Division (1994-present) Current uniform Ballpark U.S. Cellular Field (1991-present) Major league titles World Series titles (3) 2005 â€¢ 1917 â€¢ 1906 AL Pennants (6) 2005 â€¢ 1959 â€¢ 1919 â€¢ 1917 1906 â€¢ 1901 Central Division titles (2) [1] 2005 â€¢ 2000 West Division titles (2... 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners Team colors Cardinal Red, Metallic Gold and Black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager none Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division (1946-1948) National Football League (1950-present... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional American football league, consisting of thirty-two teams from American cities and regions. ... Joseph Clifford Montana, Jr. ...