Avram Avie Glazer (born October 19, 1960) is an American businessman. He is a member of the Glazer family (a son of

Malcolm Glazer Malcolm Glazer (August 15, 1928 – May 28, 2014) was an American businessman and sports team owner. He was the president and chief executive officer of First Allied Corporation, a holding company for his varied business interests, and own ...

), who own the

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of the

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(NFL) and hold a majority ownership stake in English Premier League club

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Early life and education

Avram Avie Glazer was born on October 6, 1960, in Rochester into a

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family. His father was

, a billionaire, and his mother is Linda. He has four brothers and one sister: Kevin E. Glazer; Bryan Glazer; Joel Glazer; Darcie S. Glazer Kassewitz; and Edward S. Glazer. Glazer grew up in Rochester, New York, attended Pittsford Mendon High School and was the Junior Achievement Outstanding Young Businessman Of The Year in 1978. Glazer received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis in 1982 and graduated from the Washington College of Law at American University in 1985. He also studied at the

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and

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Career

Since 2005, Glazer has been the Executive Co-

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. Manchester United is the world's most popular sports team with 1.1 billion fans. During Glazer's tenure, Manchester United have won 25 trophies which include: five Premier League titles (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013), the Champions League title (2008), five League Cups (2006, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2023), two FA Cups (2016, 2024), the FIFA Club World Cup (2008), six FA Community Shield's (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016), the Europa League title (2017), the Woman's Championship (2019), the Woman's FA Cup (2024) and two FA Youth Cups (2011, 2022). Manchester United was one of 12 clubs involved in the 2021 attempt to establish a European Super League. Avram Glazer has been an owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995. The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls ( Super Bowl XXXVII and

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) during the Glazers' tenure as owners. In December 2023, Manchester United announced that as a result of its strategic review process, Sir Jim Ratcliffe would purchase a 25% ownership stake in Manchester United, valuing the club at $6.3 billion. From 1995 until 2009, he was also the former

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and

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of Zapata Corporation, the energy company founded by President George H.W. Bush. He was also formerly chairman and chief executive officer of both Safety Components International and Omega Protein Corporation. He was formerly a member of the

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of Specialty Equipment Corporation. Glazer owns the Desert Vipers cricket club in

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. In addition to sports, Avram Glazer spearheaded the launch of OneFlorida Bank and has interests in Zebra Valley, a media-focused venture in the Middle East, showcasing his growing footprint beyond sports.

Philanthropy

Glazer helped fund the Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa, Florida. Glazer and his wife Jill also made possible the Glazer Family Club at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium. Glazer received the Distinguished Alumni award in 2013 from Washington University in St. Louis, where he is also a member of the board of trustees. Glazer was recognized with the Sigma Alpha Mu Man Of The Year Award in 2023. Avram Glazer is a member of the Board of the Glazer Vision Foundation.

Personal life

Glazer is married to Jill Henkin Glazer, a

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graduate and former member of its board of trustees. They live in

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References

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Early life and education

Career

Philanthropy

Personal life

See also

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