Feb. Feb. Jerry Buss. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80. Buss turned the Los Angeles Lakers from a good pro-basketball team into a great one. Home Page. Buss graduated with a degree in chemistry, but quickly found himself enthralled by real estate and property development, even at one time becoming the owner of the famous Chrysler building. Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. February 18, 2013 8:24am. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistLOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistThat meant a heavy emphasis on the late Dr. It is served best by the 4, 5, 6, (yellow circle) and 7 (red circle) trains at the terminal's subway station. By STEVE SPRINGER and LARRY STEWART. 4. In May 1979, Buss was set to buy the Lakers, but 15 hours before the purchase deadline he was. When Westhead took charge of the team, the Lakers did. Brennan: — who was Jerry Buss’ business partner in their real estate empire, which is how Jerry Buss had the money to trade the Chrysler building — which is real. 5 billion by Forbes — retraced the staircases of the historic three-story building where he worked for nickels at. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, recounts the life of her father, Dr. On the second floor of this club was the private dining room of Walter P. Since he. Kings and the 17,505-seat Forum in Inglewood — he and his partners plunked down $67. According to the. In 1959 he made an investment that would change his life. Cooke wanted the Chrysler Building in New York that Buss owned, and the deal evolved to include several different pieces of property that would swap owners. 384 likes · 6 talking about this · 259 were here. Dr. That set Buss up to be one of the great playboys of the 1980s, which all the obits note. By Kurt Helin • Published April 5, 2010 • Updated on April 5, 2010 at 11:00 am Without Jerry Buss in it, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. A. It is the biggest financial transaction in sports history. Basketball Hall of Fame member Jerry Buss, who had owned the Los Angeles Lakers since the National Basketball Association franchise’s resurgence and dominance began in 1979, died in Los. Schedule. Its sunburst-patterned stainless steel spire remains one of the most striking features of the Manhattan skyline. Jerry Buss, who parlayed fortunes in Southern California real estate into the riches of 10 NBA championships with the Lakers over the last 30-plus years as its primary owner, died at 5:55 a. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died. Jerry Buss purchased the Lakers back in 1979, he turned a perennial second-place franchise into a pillar of excellence. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles. In 1952, Buss married JoAnn Mueller, and their marriage lasted for nearly two decades before they separated in 1972. "He is a master at building a team," said Johnson at the time of Buss' induction into the NBA Hall of Fame in 2010. He was 80. John C. His ownership although shared had the majority of the shares of the team. Jerry Buss built a glittering life at the intersection of sports and Hollywood. Buss got very wealthy very fast on the strength of smart and ambitious real estate dealings. By. com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN. As depicted at the end of Winning Time season 2, Jeanie Buss would ultimately get the keys to the Lakers' kingdom. The first trailer for HBO Max’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty shows the building of a massively dominant NBA franchise—and all of the 1980s-era excesses that came with it. A. His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. owners, Dr. You do not need tickets to enter the lobby. O'Neal and Kobe Bryant initiated a new era of success for the Lakers, winning the first of three. The Chrysler Building was completed in 1930. Jerry Buss' purchase of the Lakers in 1979 started a family legacy that still continues to this day Credit: Getty. Since the destruction of the World Trade Center in. All Sections. Today, nearly 90 years later, the iconic Art Deco building is making news for a. His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. 5 million. John C. Jerry Buss. It's a good thing Jerry Hatten Buss has a passion for math, because when he wheels and deals, it's usually with some pretty big numbers. The meeting with Jack Kent Cooke and Jerry Buss had gone well. Jerry Buss, holds the honor of being the most successful owner in the history of professional sports. He graduated with a bachelor’s in chemistry in just two-and-a-half years while maintaining a 4. Feel pampered in a luxurious. In 1959, Buss and Mariano added two partners and put a $4,000 down payment on a 14-unit apartment building in West L. Jerry Buss was born on January 27, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and passed away on February 18, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who presided over a team that won 10 NBA titles and showcased some of the biggest names in professional basketball, died Monday. Jerry Buss, and the decision he made to give Jeanie the ultimate power among his children to take care of the Lakers, who. Wyoming native and owner of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team Jerry Buss has died. The cost was $105,000, and Buss would admit to being "scared" diving into. A Depression-era baby, Jerry Hatten Buss was born in Salt Lake City on Jan. Jeanie Buss sits in the stands at Staples Center during a Lakers all-access event for fans. The Chrysler Building is one of the originals, a skyscraper so iconic and recognizable that it has become synonymous with New York design. William Van Allen envisioned an elaborate structure that is unlike any in the world. , that the restaurant serves Tater Tots, she claps and beams as if she is watching Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunk. Jerry West, one of the greatest Lakers who won a championship as a player and was the architect of others as a general manager, remembered meeting Buss in 1979. L. Vic Weiss was close to a deal that would bring University of Nevada, Las Vegas, basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian to Los Angeles to. The building was spurned by the economic boon of the 1920’s. Contact details for Ensign Chrysler Dodge Jeep:. Jerry Buss received a doctorate in physical chemistry from USC but it was a $1,000 investment in a Los Angeles apartment building that ultimately sparked a career in real-estate investment. Így került a Lakers a csapatot máig tulajdonló Jerry Buss birtokába, aki a következő évtizedben az NBA. Born: Gerald Hatten Buss January 27, 1933. LifestyleDaily Briefing. ESPN. John C. Nearby Midtown attractions. By Scott Ostler, Chronicle Columnist Updated Feb 18, 2013 11:52 p. 19, 2013 12 AM PT. Dr. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistant said. In 1976, the Chrysler Building was declared a National Historic Landmark, and a New York City. Jerry Buss, who parlayed fortunes in Southern California real estate into the riches. As his team shapes up to kick off the 2021-2022 NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Jesse Buss is shaking up his real estate lineup. Jeanie Marie Buss (born September 26, 1961) is an American sports executive who is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and co-owner and promoter of the U. Jerry Buss is a true testament to that casting notion. 23, 1986 12 AM PT. Beautiful. He was 80. Los Angles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, center, after the Lakers won the 1985 NBA World. Jerry I. 11h Brian Windhorst. 18, 2013 12 AM PT. A daughter of Jerry Buss, who owned the Lakers and. 5 million (equivalent to $272 million in 2022); half of the payment was in cash and half was in real estate, with part of Buss's. More. NYPL. He bought the Los Angeles Strings of the World Team Tennis league in 1974, and in 1979 was ready when Jack Kent Cooke, in the midst of a nasty. Chrysler was located on the 65th floor and could only be accessed by invitation. The late Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Buss makes a downpayment of $18 million and signs the agreement. After growing up in poverty in Wyoming, he. Among Buss’s most important land resources were the Playboy Club in Phoenix and the Chrysler Building. His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly, 56, stars as former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who died in 2013 The series charts the Lakers at their peak in the 1980s when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson playedJERRY IS NEVER BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL. Buss redefines American sports, celebrity, and wealth by transforming the Lakers into a dynasty, but his house of cards threatens to collapse on him — and the people he loves most. Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Lakers whose penchant for showmanship helped turn the game of basketball into “Showtime” and who led the team to 10 NBA. m. Jerry Buss’ feelings by bashing his son’s leadership on TV in fall 2012: “I don’t believe in Jim Buss. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the `80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistant said. My father, Dr. A. Teams. Jerry Buss, who parlayed fortunes in Southern California real estate into the riches. The Buss approach to sports franchise ownership. Jerry Buss, from his humble upbringing in a single-parent home in Wyoming. A Depression-era baby, Jerry Hatten Buss was born in Salt Lake City on Jan. Getty Images. Visitors can see the building from the outside, and for free, you can visit the lobby to examine the art deco details and an ornate ceiling mural by Edward Trumbull. When the deal was done, 12 separate escrows finalized, Buss spent his. Occupied: Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to the highest occupied floor within the building. March 12, 2020 12:41 PM PT. Jerry Buss changed how the NBA was sold. apartment building, and from there he capitalized on Socal's periodic real estate booms, cleaning up on apartments, hotels, and office buildings. com and the NBA for NBA. "Building Fine Furniture for Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, and the Lower MainlandWille Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Victoria, British Columbia. He was a genius, but it always came back to the theme of building, and he did it. A. Jerry Buss. Both men had an interest in making the Chrysler Building as tall, glamorous, and unique as possible. In buying the Lakers and the Forum, Buss was able to capitalize on his flair for the excitement and energy of live entertainment. Jerry Buss passed away on February 18, 2013 at the age of 79 in Los Angeles, California. Jeanie Buss serving as controlling owner also appears consistent with the wishes of her late father, Dr. Dr. He was 80-years-old, and the cause of death. Well, in 1979, Dr. So you can add “smart business man” to the list of things he did. Cooke, in exchange, received the lease to the Chrysler Building in New York, and properties in Virginia, Massachusetts and Maryland. Phoenix Suns. The late Los Angeles Lakers owner had the Italian-style villa custom built in 1998. Dr. m. As part of the deal, he bought the Chrysler Building in New York City and traded it to Cooke. After Pickford’s death, her third husband Buddy Rogers sold Pickfair to Los Angeles Lakers’ owner Jerry Buss for $5. The latest sports news and analysis of the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, Miami Hurricanes, Florida Marlins, Florida Panthers and more South Florida teams. Buss had been hospitalized for most of the. Cooke, in exchange, received the lease to the Chrysler Building in New York, and properties in Virginia, Massachusetts and Maryland. . Reilly and Michael Chiklis as Jerry Buss and Red Auerbach in "Winning Time" (HBO) Michael Chiklis got to show off his Boston pride in Sunday night’s episode. Jerry Buss built a glittering life at the intersection of sports and Hollywood. June 15, 2001 12 AM PT. To pay off the divorce settlement money, Cooke was forced to sell one of his most prized assets in the form of the LA Lakers. It was vision. A. Image Credit: OfficialHoophall/YouTube. According to Jeanie Buss, “It was really a simple economic. owners, Dr. Of the reported $67. The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Jerry Buss took. February 18, 2013 8:24am. Friday, August 4th 2023 Today's e-Edition. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, recounts the life of her father, Dr. The Forum, and a large ranch from Jack Kent Cooke in 1979, in a deal that transferred ownership of the Chrysler Building. Jerry Buss. How Jerry Buss Brought Hollywood to the Lakers The real estate mogul introduced "Showtime," paid Magic Johnson $25 million and partied with Hugh Hefner while building a $1 billion franchise. In 1928, Walter Percy Chrysler, head of the Chrysler Motor Corporation, purchased the site on the corner of Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street in midtown Manhattan, as well as Van Alen's plans. When the deal was done, 12 separate escrows finalized, Buss spent his first. 5 million that changed hands in the deal, Buss paid around $16 million for the Lakers alone — around $70 million today. Subscribe Now. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistLakers owner Jerry Buss, left, watches the Houston Rockets play the Lakers along with former Lakers coach Phil Jackson, right, and former O. vince van patten karate kid; camps for sale in white mountains nh. Jerry Buss 1933--2013. 05 MILES. TIMES STAFF WRITERS. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, recounts the life of her father, Dr. Cooke, in exchange, received the lease to the Chrysler Building in New York, and properties in Virginia, Massachusetts and Maryland. Chanin Building. Reilly is delivering all-star fits. 95 million. Players. In return, Jack received the Chrysler building in New York and other properties. The Chrysler Building was originally designed for real estate speculator William H. Cooke then used the money gained from the. Schedule. The 1,098‐foot‐tall building, designed by William Van Alen, was completed in April 1930. A. Dr. She delves into how Jerry acquired ownership of the Lakers, detailing the complex and un. He bought the Los Angeles Strings of the World Team Tennis league in 1974, and in 1979 was ready when Jack Kent Cooke, in the midst of a nasty divorce, needed to sell the Forum and his prize, the. But because of its iconic and beautiful design, the height of the building never really mattered. Reilly is superb in playing the role of the colorful Dr. Published February 18, 2013 • Updated on February 18, 2013 at 9:19 pm. Jerry Buss, who parlayed fortunes in Southern California real estate into the riches. Look at any photo of the skyline of New York, and you'll right away see the World. and the New York City skyline. Chrysler. Los Angeles Lakers. In fact, part of the package Buss. Edward Trumbull's 100- by 76-foot work, installed in 1930, had not disappeared. 5 million purchase of the Lakers. Skip to content. Jerry Buss planned. A. Jerry Buss Passes Away at 80. EXCLUSIVE. According to Yahoo Sports, Buss struck a deal with fellow businessman Jack Kent Cooke, which included the Lakers, the NHL team the Los Angeles Kings, as well as the Forum, the stadium at which. His beloved Lakers made it. A Depression-era baby, Jerry Hatten Buss was born in Salt Lake City on Jan. ESPN. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who presided over a team that won 10 NBA titles and showcased some of the biggest names in professional basketball, died Monday. Buss was born in Salt Lake City, grew up in Wyoming and earned a doctorate in chemistry at USC. Jerry Buss: 1933-2013. ‘s Leading Man. The deal broke down to $33. He was 80. When Dr. Van Alen’s design consisted of a diamond crown. com from 2005-09. Longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, pictured, who died of kidney failure on last month at age 80, has left his sprawling Hawaii digs and hot wheels to his much younger girlfriend Delia. Jerry Buss came out of the tunnel as he followed the team. In 1979, when the affable 6' 1" multimillionaire bought himself a sports empire — the Los Angeles Lakers, the L. Hoy en día, sigue atrayendo las miradas gracias a su llamativa arquitectura Art decó . Despite a frantic pace (the building was built at an average rate of four floors per week), no. The Empire State Building became the world height champ one year later — spurred on by Chrysler. Jerry Buss, was a fan of his Reacts: Lakers fans love the first season of ‘Winning Time’ View all 35 storiesLearn Jerry Buss facts for kids. For Father's Day, CSQ is revisiting this 2014 work by Jeanie Buss on the lessons she learned from her father, basketball legend Dr. His real-estate portfolio grew out of a $1,000 investment in a West Los Angeles apartment building with. ; Se inauguró en 1930, en plena en plena fiebre por alzar el edificio más alto del mundo. The 11,000 square foot estate matched Buss’s. Ninety years ago today, architect William Van Alen stood at the foot of the newly-erected Chrysler Building, marveling at what had then just become the tallest building in the world. 3 m / 828 ft. He also acquired the Los Angeles Kings – which he later. Stats. Jack Nicholson, Magic Johnson, Jay Leno. m. "GERALD HATTEN "JERRY" BUSS. In this June 18, 1981 file photo, Jerry Buss holds a Los Angeles Lakers shirt in Los Angeles. 27, 1933, although some sources cite 1934 as his birth year. Buss, 79, has spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to the Los Angeles Times, which quoted Buss' son, Jim, on Thursday saying his father was "doing fine. In the meantime, sports became the family business. Jerry Buss, who parlayed fortunes in Southern California real estate into the riches. Buss, too. Lakers before he died -- has given a girlfriend many decades younger than him an awesome parting gift -- his Honolulu, Hawaii. 1979, Cooke sold the team to Jerry Buss, a chemist turned real estate tycoon. 5 million for the Forum, $16 million for the Lakers, $10 million for the ranch and $8 million for the Kings. In June 1979, as Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the Lakers, was working out the final details of the franchise's sale to Jerry Buss, the two moguls worked together to find a replacement for coach Jerry West, who had decided to step down after three seasons on the bench. I mean it was an awards worthy performance, but Bill Hader is absolutely crushing the ever living shit out of Barry this season, there is reason to believe Jason Bateman gets a strong case for Ozark— as much as i love John C I reallt cannot see him winning this year with such a strong case for so many good actors. TIL that the Chrysler Building was a part of the exchange when Jerry Buss bought the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke. 27, 1933, although some sources cite 1934 as his birth year. We saw him and screamed his name as well as, “Best owner in sports. (J Alexander Diaz/Lakers. 18, 2013. The Chrysler Building, the famous art deco New York skyscraper, will be sold for a small fraction of its previous sales price. Jerry Buss for a then-record $67. Jerry Buss should be remembered for his ubiquitous impact on professional sports, his. . His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. One of Buss’ articles published in a chemistry journal contained a multitude of Greek equations to represent proposed relationships. Brennan: — who was Jerry Buss’ business partner in their real estate empire, which is how Jerry Buss had the money to trade the Chrysler building — which is real — for the Lakers in the. 5 million and the lease to the Chrysler Building in New York City. and he started building his fortune. Close. Így került a Lakers a csapatot máig tulajdonló Jerry Buss birtokába, aki a következő. Reaching a height of 1,048 feet, including its 125-foot steel spire, the Chrysler Building surpassed the Woolworth Building and 40 Wall Street in Lower Manhattan in a “Race to the Sky” to claim the tallest building in the world–a title it held until 1931. He was 80. The private office of Walter P. Jerry Buss' show-stopping mansion in Playa del Rey, California, has sold for $5. The show stars John C. Jerry Buss was the man who built the Los Angeles Lakers into what they are today. Times Staff Writer. B. He was 80. It was a great real estate thing — five acres of land in Beverly Hills. Jerry Buss morreu em 18. 13, 2013. women's professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling. 4. Howard ended up being the first marquee free agent to ever leave. During the 34 years he owned them, the Lakers won more games than any. Daily Lines. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA team to 10 championships from the Showtime dynasty of the 1980s to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday. The eldest daughter and successor to one of the most famous N. They pursued creating non-traditional elegance which would reflect admiration for the modern ideas of. Saves $1,000, pools it with friends and buys an apartment building in West Los Angeles. Visitors can see the building from the outside, and for free, you can visit the lobby to examine the art deco details and an. How was Jerry Buss able to buy the Los Angeles Lakers?Dr. Jerry Buss, the billionaire Los Angeles Lakers owner who time and time again spared no expense in making his NBA team a top-notch. Jerry Buss and mother of Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and her siblings Johnny, Jimmy, and Janie. He talked. By STEVE SPRINGER and LARRY STEWART. LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistThe Chrysler Building is an example of a building caught up in the quest to become the tallest in the world, which it obtained briefly for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building. According to sources, Jerry Buss’ net worth is estimated to be $600 million. To pay off the divorce settlement money, Cooke was forced to sell one of his most prized assets in the form of the LA Lakers. Cooke wanted the Chrysler Building in New York that Buss owned, and the deal evolved to include several different pieces of property that would swap owners. Feb 18, 2013. Jerry Buss was a child of the Great Depression who became a chemist, mathematician and competitive poker player. STORY: Lakers Owner Jerry Buss Dies at 80. m. Told by a waiter at Jinky’s Cafe in Studio City, Calif. At the time,. Sept. Now he'll have his way with the Lakers, Kings and Forum. They signed Steve Blake, Matt Barnes and Theo Ratliff. In order to purchase the team, Jerry had a team of lawyers and accountants and ultimately. Jerry Buss. Among his real estate holdings are New York’s fabled Chrysler Building, and the nation’s oldest thoroughbred breeding farm, in Kentucky. B. He has also been the owner of the basketball team of Los Angeles Lakers. Buss graduated with a degree in chemistry, but quickly found himself enthralled by real estate and property development, even at one time becoming the owner of the famous Chrysler building. Jerry suggested a real estate swap, and the sale eventually included the Kings (an NHL franchise), the Forum (Lakers’ home stadium at the time), and a $10 million ranch. Jerry Buss, the longtime patriarch of the Los Angeles Lakers and the greatest owner in the history of professional sports, passed away on Monday morning at the. Chrysler Building, office building in New York City, designed by William Van Alen and often cited as the epitome of the Art Deco skyscraper. John C. Although we did not find evidence of Buss meeting with the Great Western Bank’s representatives during the 1979-80 season, the businessman and bank did sign a deal in real life. In the meantime, sports became the family business. Buss also delivered a film in 1974. The show stars John C. A. The crowd inside the Staples Center suite has been handpicked by Jerry Buss, perhaps. Though not as famous as the Empire State Building, New York City's Chrysler Building is the favorite of many a New Yorker and visitor to the city. A. 18 of complications of cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to his longtime spokesman,. Known for his business acumen and real estate investing, as well as his career as a professional poker player and owner of a major league baseball team, Jerry Buss is estimated to have a net worth of $600 million as of 2022. Jerry Buss was born in 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, but later in his childhood moved to Wyoming with his mother. Personal Life of Jerry Buss. ‘s Leading Man. MELISSA BLOCK, HOST: The basketball world lost both a huge fan and one of its most innovative team owners today. Buss passed away at the age of 80 on Monday morning. News; Latest Headlines; Dr. 5 million (equivalent to $272 million in 2022); half of the payment was in cash and half was in real estate, with part of Buss's payment including the Chrysler Building. 27, 1933; grew up in Kemmerer,. Jerry Buss, from his humble upbringing in a singleparent home in Wyoming to his rise in the world of real estate development. The creators of Winning Time primarily combined aspects of Veronica Hoff and Puppi Buss to create the partially fictionalized scenario in the series. latimes. Schedule. Los Angles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, center, after the Lakers won the 1985 NBA World Championship, surrounded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, left, and Bob McAdoo. Winning Time season 2, episode 7. March 3, 2017 4 PM PT. Buss loves to laugh. 19, 2013. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the 1980s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistant said. Jerry Buss purchased the team (along with the Forum and LA Kings) for a combined sum of $67 million. And now Jerry Buss, the one constant that tied them all together, has passed away. Rattling off 10 championships before his passing in 2013. Prior to the 2012-13 regular season, Buss successfully managed to. S. 5 million. 28: Last of the 20,961 tons of structural steel are erected at the Chrysler Building. Among these properties is the Chrysler Building. Its arched stainless‐steel spire soon became a symbol of Manhattan. Oct. . 27, 1933, although some sources cite 1934 as his birth year. All Sections. In 1959, Buss and Mariani added two partners and put a $4,000 down payment on a 14-unit apartment building in West L. The artsy crown was to have showroom windows with 12 story parts of glass. Subscribe Now. Click image to enlarge. Chrysler asked Van Alen to make his tower the tallest building in the world, but this was no singular act of hubris on Chrysler’s part. Jerry Buss, the greatest owner in sports. In 2007 the Chrysler Building was ranked ninth on the list of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.