Jack Walker
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For other people named Jack Walker, see Jack Walker (disambiguation).
Jack Walker (19 May 1929 – 17 August 2000) was a British industrialist and businessman. Walker built his fortune in the steel industry, amassing a personal fortune of £600 million. He then went on to become the owner and benefactor of Blackburn Rovers Football Club, winning the 1994–95 FA Premier League under his guidance.[1]
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Jack Walker | |
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Born | (1929-05-19)19 May 1929 Blackburn, Lancashire, England |
Died | 17 August 2000(2000-08-17) (aged 71) |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Businessman Industrialist |
Years active | 1942–2000 |
Title | Owner of Walkersteel (1951–1989) Owner of Blackburn Rovers F.C. (1991–2000) |
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