George Pernicano
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George Pernicano
Pernicano, along with Barron Hilton
and other prominent San Diegans, brought the San Diego Chargers
to San Diego from Los Angeles in 1961. He originally owned 7% of the team, but currently retains 3%. On Sept 8, 1996, he was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame. Pernicano has attended every home game in 48 years and has only missed 2 away games, one for his grandson's wedding and one due to health issues.
Pernicano, along with Barron Hilton
Barron Hilton
William Barron Hilton I is an American business magnate, socialite, and hotel heir. He is the former co-chairman of the Hilton Hotels chain, and the original owner of the Los Angeles Chargers...
and other prominent San Diegans, brought the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
to San Diego from Los Angeles in 1961. He originally owned 7% of the team, but currently retains 3%. On Sept 8, 1996, he was inducted into the Chargers Hall of Fame. Pernicano has attended every home game in 48 years and has only missed 2 away games, one for his grandson's wedding and one due to health issues.
External links
- "Minority owner Pernicano is a link to Bolts' past", North County Times
- http://legacy.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070325/news_1m25vacant.html San Diego Union Tribune