Rankin M. Smith, Sr.

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Rankin M Smith, Sr. (October 29, 1924 — October 26, 1997)[1] was the first owner of the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons. He purchased the Falcons as an expansion team in 1965, paying a $8.5 million fee. At death his son, Taylor Smith, inherited the team. Smith initially became wealthy through the insurance business.


[edit] References

James Quick and Rodney D. Fort, Paydirt: The Business of Professional Team Sports, (Princeton Univesity Press, 1992) ISBN 0691042551, p. 409

  1. ^ Augusta Georgia: football@ugusta: Falcons owner Rankin Smith dies 10/25/97


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