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]

References

World Football League

Teams	Birmingham Americans (1974) Birmingham Vulcans (1975) Charlotte Stars (1974) Charlotte Hornets (1974–75) Chicago Fire (1974) Chicago Winds (1975) Detroit Wheels (1974) Florida Blazers (1974) The Hawaiians (1974–75) Houston Texans (1974) Jacksonville Sharks (1974) / Jacksonville Express (1975) Memphis Southmen (1974–75) New York Stars (1974) Philadelphia Bell (1974–75) Portland Storm (1974) Portland Thunder (1975) San Antonio Wings (1975) Shreveport Steamer (1974–75) Southern California Sun (1974–75)

Commissioners	Gary Davidson Christopher Hemmeter

Misc.	World Bowl I Dicker-rod Canadian Football Act Mid-South Grizzlies v. NFL 1974 season 1975 season

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