Richard E. "Dick" Jacobs (June 16, 1925 – June 5, 2009) was the chairman and chief executive officer of The Richard E. Jacobs Group,[1] a real estate development company that he co-founded with his brother David H. Jacobs. The company builds and leases shopping centers, offices, and hotels. Among its properties are Key Tower, Westgate Mall, and Triangle Town Center.
Along with his brother David H. Jacobs,[2] Jacobs was also well known for owning the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 2001. Progressive Field, formerly Jacobs Field, in Cleveland bore his family name from its opening in 1994 until early 2008.
Jacobs also owned the Pier House Resort[3] on Duval Street in Key West, Florida.[4]
Jacobs died on June 5, 2009 after a long illness.[5]
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