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Barry Ackerley
Born
Barry Allan Ackerley

(1934-04-15)April 15, 1934
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 2011(2011-03-21) (aged 76)
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
Occupation(s)Businessman and sports franchise owner
Known forOwner of the Seattle SuperSonics

Barry Allan Ackerley (April 15, 1934 – March 21, 2011)[1] was an American businessman. He was the former chairman and CEO of the Ackerley Group media company. He was also the owner of the Seattle SuperSonics basketball franchise from 1983 to 2001 and the Seattle Storm basketball franchise from 2000 to 2001.

  1. ^ "Barry Allan Ackerley Obituary (2011) Los Angeles Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved September 9, 2021.

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