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