He was the father of Edward J. DeBartolo Jr., the former owner of the San Francisco 49ers. He earned his fortune through his real estate investments and his company, which he founded in 1947. He passed away in 1994, leaving behind a legacy of success and a net worth of $3.3 billion.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3.3 billion (2024)
About
Businessman best known as the founder of shopping mall industry leader the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation.
Before Fame
He earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Trivia
He bought the NFL's San Francisco 49ers in 1977 and handed the team over to his son.
Family Life
He was the second of six children born to Anthony Paonessa and Rose Villani.
Associated With
He and NASA's Edgar Mitchell both received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
