Gary Davidson

Gary Davidson
Born	(1934-08-13) August 13, 1934
Citizenship	American
Occupation	Businessman
Known for	World Football League (Founder) World Hockey Association (Co-founder) American Basketball Association (Co-founder)
Spouse(s)	Kate Davidson
Children	Two sons, two daughters, two stepsons

Gary L. Davidson (born August 13, 1934) is an American lawyer and businessman who is based in Orange County, California.^[1]

Davidson co-founded, and served as the first president, of both World Hockey Association and the American Basketball Association. He also founded the World Football League where he was the league's first president and commissioner.^[2]

Honours

In 1973 and 1974, the Gary L. Davidson Award was presented to the most valuable player of the World Hockey Association.^[3]

In 2010, Davidson was part of the initial group of individuals elected to the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame.^[4]

World Football League

Teams

1974	Birmingham Americans Charlotte Hornets Chicago Fire Detroit Wheels Florida Blazers The Hawaiians Jacksonville Sharks Memphis Southmen Philadelphia Bell Portland Storm Shreveport Steamer Southern California Sun

1975	Birmingham Vulcans Charlotte Hornets Chicago Winds The Hawaiians Jacksonville Express Memphis Southmen Philadelphia Bell Portland Storm San Antonio Wings Shreveport Steamer Southern California Sun

Commissioners

Misc.

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