(December 29, 1939- )
Chairman of Auto Nation Inc., Extended Stay America, Republic Services and Huizenga Holdings
Owner of the Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers (NHL) and Pro Player Stadium
Former owner of the Florida Marlins
Former Chief Executive Officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation
Former Vice Chairman of the Board for Viacom, Inc
Biography 'The Making of a Blockbuster: How Wayne Huizenga Built a Sports and Entertainment Empire from Trash, Grit and Videotape' was written by Gail DeGeorge

He dropped out of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
His attempt to buy the Miami Heat was reject by the NBA.
After winning the World Series, he disbanded the Florida Marlins and sold them, upsetting many baseball fans.
He gives current Florida Marlins owner, art collector Jeffrey Loria, a hard time with ticket and parking lot prices since he owns the stadium they play in.
You can blame his former company, Blockbuster Videos, for a good percentage of the telemarketers who call you since Blockbuster sells their customer information (ie phone number) to them.

He adopted two children from his wife's previous marriage.
He sold Blockbuster Videos to Viacom for a reported $8.5 billion.
He makes a solid commitment to winning the Super Bowl every year with the Dolphins.
He established the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship in Nova Southeastern University.
He's been described as a gritty, no-nonsense businessman.

Credit: His Name is Robert

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