George W. Strawbridge, Jr.

George W. Strawbridge, Jr. (born October 10, 1937) is an American educator, historian, investor, sportsman, and philanthropist.

Buffalo Sabres
George Strawbridge, Jr. was an active shareholder and director of the Buffalo Sabres NHL ice hockey club and a member of the team's executive committee for more than thirty years. In 2004, he was inducted in the Buffalo Sabres Hall of Fame. [2] According to WGR 550 sports radio in Buffalo, New York, "In the 1990s, Strawbridge expanded revenue streams and played a leading role in producing new capital for the franchise. When illness and other factors forced the Knox family to limit their involvement, it was Strawbridge's commitment to Buffalo hockey that helped keep the Sabres alive."