Richard E. Jacobs
Richard E. Jacobs | |
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Dick Jacobs during the construction of Jacobs Field, 1994. | |
| Born | Richard E. Jacobs June 16, 1925 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 5, 2009 (aged 83) Westlake, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | B.A. Indiana University |
| Occupations | Businessman, Sports Entrepreneur, Sports Franchise Owner, Real Estate Developer |
| Known for | Co-founder of Richard E. Jacobs Group, and Owner of Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1999 |
| Spouse | Helen Jacobs (Chaney) (divorced 1983) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Vivan and Adeline Jacobs |
| Family | David H. Jacobs (brother) Jeffery P. Jacobs (son) |
| Awards | Two-time American League Champion 1995, 1997, Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame (class of 2009) |
Richard E. "Dick" Jacobs (June 16, 1925 – June 5, 2009) was an American businessman and real estate developer who co-founded the Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., Richard E. Jacobs Group, and was owner of the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1999.