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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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Spanos was raised in [[Stockton, California]].<ref name=ellines/> He is the son of [[Alex Spanos]] and they share a Greek ancestry.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.finehomesandliving.com/June-2013/Taking-Charge/| title=Taking Charge - Dean Spanos| date=June 2013| publisher=Fine Magazine| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref> Spanos attended [[Lincoln High School (Stockton, California)]] where he earned varsity letters in football and golf and received the Lincoln High Hall of Fame Award, which honors alumni whose contributions and accomplishments are representative of the school. He continued his golfing career at the [[University of the Pacific (United States)|University of the Pacific]], graduating in 1972.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.dailynews.com/2017/07/16/chargers-owner-dean-spanos-driven-by-work-ethic/| title=Chargers owner Dean Spanos driven by work ethic| date=16 July 2017| publisher=Los Angeles Daily News| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>
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Raised in [[Stockton, California]], the son of [[Alex Spanos]], Spanos earned varsity letters in football and golf at [[Lincoln High School (Stockton, California)]]. Dean received the Lincoln High Hall of Fame Award, which honors alumni whose contributions and accomplishments are representative of the school. He continued his golfing career at the [[University of the Pacific (United States)|University of the Pacific]], graduating in 1972.


==Chargers==
==Chargers==
Spanos was named President/CEO of the Chargers early in 1994. That same year San Diego’s team rose to the ranks of the NFL's premier teams with its [[1994 San Diego Chargers season|most memorable season in team history]] when it made it to [[Super Bowl XXIX]], where they were embarrassed by the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. Under Spanos's watch as team president, the Chargers won 79 games from 2004–10, including three playoff wins and five [[AFC West]] titles (2004, 2006–09). Since then, however, they have only made the playoffs in one year ([[2013 San Diego Chargers season|2013]]).
Spanos was named team president and [[chief executive officer]] of the Chargers in early 1994.<ref name=si/> That same year San Diego’s team rose to the ranks of the NFL's premier teams with its [[1994 San Diego Chargers season|most memorable season in team history]] when it made it to [[Super Bowl XXIX]]. Under Spanos' leadership, the Chargers won 113 games between 2004 and 2014, which included five [[AFC West]] championships and four playoff games.<ref name=ellines>{{cite web| url=https://www.ellines.com/en/achievements/26315-president-of-the-nfl-team-san-diego-chargers/| title=President of the NFL team San Diego Chargers| date=5 March 2014| publisher=Ellines.com| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>


In May 2015, Spanos ceded control of the team to his sons, John Spanos and Alexander Gus Spanos. He stayed on as chairman with the understanding he would oversee the new stadium process.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/05/18/san-diego-chargers-owner-dean-spanos-sons-control| title=Chargers owner Dean Spanos cedes day-to-day control of team to sons| date=18 May 2015| publisher=Sports Illustrated| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.thescore.com/news/766594| title=Chargers owner Dean Spanos relinquishes control of team to sons| date=18 May 2015| publisher=The Score| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/dean-spanos-gives-up-day-to-day-control-of-chargers-to-his-sons-051915| title=Dean Spanos gives up day-to-day control of Chargers to his sons| date=19 May 2015| publisher=Fox Sports| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref> Spanos favored a new stadium partnership for the Chargers to be built in downtown San Diego. After 15 years of attempting to finance a downtown football stadium, the vote received 43 percent approval.<ref name=ph>{{cite web| url=https://www.pelicanhillmagazine.com/stories/a-conversation-with-dean-spanos/| title=Charging Ahead| date=30 August 2017| publisher=Pelican Hill Magazine| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>
In May 2015, Spanos ceded control of the team to his sons, John Spanos and Alexander Gus Spanos. He stayed on as chairman with the understanding he would oversee the new stadium process.<ref name=si>{{cite web| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/05/18/san-diego-chargers-owner-dean-spanos-sons-control| title=Chargers owner Dean Spanos cedes day-to-day control of team to sons| date=18 May 2015| publisher=Sports Illustrated| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.thescore.com/news/766594| title=Chargers owner Dean Spanos relinquishes control of team to sons| date=18 May 2015| publisher=The Score| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/dean-spanos-gives-up-day-to-day-control-of-chargers-to-his-sons-051915| title=Dean Spanos gives up day-to-day control of Chargers to his sons| date=19 May 2015| publisher=Fox Sports| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref> Spanos favored a new stadium partnership for the Chargers to be built in downtown San Diego. After 15 years of attempting to finance a downtown football stadium, the vote received 43 percent approval.<ref name=ph>{{cite web| url=https://www.pelicanhillmagazine.com/stories/a-conversation-with-dean-spanos/| title=Charging Ahead| date=30 August 2017| publisher=Pelican Hill Magazine| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>


In January 2017, Spanos exercised the option to relocate the team to Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite news | title=Chargers announce decision to relocate to Los Angeles | url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000773179/article/chargers-announce-decision-to-relocate-to-los-angeles | publisher=National Football League | date=January 12, 2017 | accessdate=January 15, 2017}}</ref> The move was met with criticism by the San Diego fan base, which claimed a lack of effort in attempting to find a stadium solution in San Diego.<ref>{{cite news | author=Fox 5 Digital Team | title=Ryan Seacrest asks Chargers owner Dean Spanos about being a ‘villain’ | url=http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/01/17/ryan-seacrest-asks-chargers-owner-dean-spanos-about-being-a-villian/ | publisher=[[KSWB-TV]] | date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Acee | first=Kevin | title=Dean Spanos could have been a hero, but now he's San Diego's villain | url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-chargers-move-live-dean-spanos-could-have-been-hero-now-1484242256-htmlstory.html | newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=January 12, 2017 | accessdate=August 27, 2017}}</ref> The team's temporary headquarters was in Costa Mesa under a 10 year lease.<ref name=ph/> The 2017 season was played at the [[StubHub Center]] and the Chargers are scheduled to play at Inglewood stadium with the L.A. Rams in 2020.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://deadline.com/2017/01/chargers-moving-to-los-angeles-dean-spanos-1201884056/| title=Chargers Confirm Move To Los Angeles For 2017 NFL Season| date=12 January 2017| publisher=Deadline Hollywood| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>
In January 2017, Spanos exercised the option to relocate the team to Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite news | title=Chargers announce decision to relocate to Los Angeles | url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000773179/article/chargers-announce-decision-to-relocate-to-los-angeles | publisher=National Football League | date=January 12, 2017 | accessdate=January 15, 2017}}</ref> The move was met with criticism by the San Diego fan base, which claimed a lack of effort in attempting to find a stadium solution in San Diego.<ref>{{cite news | author=Fox 5 Digital Team | title=Ryan Seacrest asks Chargers owner Dean Spanos about being a ‘villain’ | url=http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/01/17/ryan-seacrest-asks-chargers-owner-dean-spanos-about-being-a-villian/ | publisher=[[KSWB-TV]] | date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | last=Acee | first=Kevin | title=Dean Spanos could have been a hero, but now he's San Diego's villain | url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-chargers-move-live-dean-spanos-could-have-been-hero-now-1484242256-htmlstory.html | newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=January 12, 2017 | accessdate=August 27, 2017}}</ref> The team's temporary headquarters was in Costa Mesa under a 10 year lease.<ref name=ph/> The 2017 season was played at the [[StubHub Center]] and the Chargers are scheduled to play at Inglewood stadium with the L.A. Rams in 2020.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://deadline.com/2017/01/chargers-moving-to-los-angeles-dean-spanos-1201884056/| title=Chargers Confirm Move To Los Angeles For 2017 NFL Season| date=12 January 2017| publisher=Deadline Hollywood| access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:53, 10 December 2017

Dean Spanos
Spanos in 2012
Born
Dean Alexander Spanos

(1950-05-26) May 26, 1950 (age 74)
Stockton, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of the Pacific (CA), BA, 1972
Years active1984–present
Known forControlling Owner and Chairman of the Board of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers franchise
Board member ofManagement Council Executive Committee
Business Ventures Committee (NFL)
SpouseSusie Spanos
Children2
Parents

Dean Alexander Spanos (born May 26, 1950) is the Controlling Owner and Chairman of the Board for the National Football League (NFL)'s Los Angeles Chargers franchise. He is the son of Alex Spanos, who purchased majority interest of the Chargers in 1984.[1][2] Spanos took over daily operations for the team from his father in 1994, becoming President and CEO, until he passed operations to his sons in 2015.[3]

Early life and education

Spanos was raised in Stockton, California.[4] He is the son of Alex Spanos and they share a Greek ancestry.[5] Spanos attended Lincoln High School (Stockton, California) where he earned varsity letters in football and golf and received the Lincoln High Hall of Fame Award, which honors alumni whose contributions and accomplishments are representative of the school. He continued his golfing career at the University of the Pacific, graduating in 1972.[6]

Chargers

Spanos was named team president and chief executive officer of the Chargers in early 1994.[7] That same year San Diego’s team rose to the ranks of the NFL's premier teams with its most memorable season in team history when it made it to Super Bowl XXIX. Under Spanos' leadership, the Chargers won 113 games between 2004 and 2014, which included five AFC West championships and four playoff games.[4]

In May 2015, Spanos ceded control of the team to his sons, John Spanos and Alexander Gus Spanos. He stayed on as chairman with the understanding he would oversee the new stadium process.[7][8][9] Spanos favored a new stadium partnership for the Chargers to be built in downtown San Diego. After 15 years of attempting to finance a downtown football stadium, the vote received 43 percent approval.[10]

In January 2017, Spanos exercised the option to relocate the team to Los Angeles.[11] The move was met with criticism by the San Diego fan base, which claimed a lack of effort in attempting to find a stadium solution in San Diego.[12][13] The team's temporary headquarters was in Costa Mesa under a 10 year lease.[10] The 2017 season was played at the StubHub Center and the Chargers are scheduled to play at Inglewood stadium with the L.A. Rams in 2020.[14]

Awards and recognition

Spanos has received a number of awards, including the Harold Leventhal Community Service Award, the top award of the Huntington's Disease Society of America, which was presented to Spanos and wife Susie in 2011 by the national board for their generosity. He also was inducted into the DeMolay International Alumni Hall of Fame, which is an organization dedicated to preparing young men to lead successful and productive lives.[15] In 2001, the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum presented Dean and his wife with the Community Champions Award.

Spanos is on the Management Council Executive Committee and a member of the NFL's Business Ventures Committee.[16]

References

  1. ^ Dean and Susie Spanos article Giving Back. gbsan.com. Retrieved on July 11, 2016.
  2. ^ Dean A. Spanos. PopWarner.com
  3. ^ "Dean Spanos legacy more than Bolts". The San Diego Union-Tribune. March 5, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "President of the NFL team San Diego Chargers". Ellines.com. March 5, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  5. ^ "Taking Charge - Dean Spanos". Fine Magazine. June 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  6. ^ "Chargers owner Dean Spanos driven by work ethic". Los Angeles Daily News. July 16, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Chargers owner Dean Spanos cedes day-to-day control of team to sons". Sports Illustrated. May 18, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  8. ^ "Chargers owner Dean Spanos relinquishes control of team to sons". The Score. May 18, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  9. ^ "Dean Spanos gives up day-to-day control of Chargers to his sons". Fox Sports. May 19, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Charging Ahead". Pelican Hill Magazine. August 30, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  11. ^ "Chargers announce decision to relocate to Los Angeles". National Football League. January 12, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  12. ^ Fox 5 Digital Team (January 17, 2017). "Ryan Seacrest asks Chargers owner Dean Spanos about being a 'villain'". KSWB-TV.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ Acee, Kevin (January 12, 2017). "Dean Spanos could have been a hero, but now he's San Diego's villain". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  14. ^ "Chargers Confirm Move To Los Angeles For 2017 NFL Season". Deadline Hollywood. January 12, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  15. ^ Dean A. Spanos profile, demolay.org; accessed September 24, 2016.
  16. ^ "Chargers' Dean Spanos among NFL's 100 most important people". CBS Sports. June 28, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
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