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Bruce Patrick McNall (born April 17, 1950) is an American former Thoroughbred racehorse owner, sports executive, and convicted felon who once owned the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
McNall solved that problem by breaching Pocklington’s confidence with a dirty trick that successfully turned Gretzky against Pocklington and all but clinched the deal, writes Stephen Brunt in ...
- The Mcnall Rise
- Growth of The NHL Game
- The Fall of Bruce Mcnall
- Mcnall’S Impact on Hockey
McNall now had a fortune that he made in the ancient coin-collecting business. He soon ventured into horse racing and then into the movie business. As a producer, McNall was responsible for producing movies like War Games and the cult classic Weekend at Bernie’s in 1989. Now, with his wealth and celebrity status rising, McNall had his sights set on...
Everything was going so well for the Kings and Bruce McNall that he was named to the NHL’s Board of Governors in 1992 at just 41 years old. Chicago Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz decided to step down as chairman, making McNall the new chairman. Right away in his new position, he had ideas in getting the NHL a major TV contract. In his mind, McNall fel...
With this impressive resume, one would think Bruce McNall would end up in the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder. Unfortunately, Bruce got into some trouble with the law. He defaulted on a $90 million loan and Bank of America threatened to force the Kings into bankruptcy if the team was not sold. The team had some tough years after that, and Gretzky ...
Even with Bruce McNall’s legal issues, it is impossible to ignore the impact that he had on the NHL and the game of hockey. Before he became an NHL owner, the only team in the United States that was west of St. Louis were the Kings. Now, the league has teams in cities that were once considered non-hockey markets. Talented young players are coming f...
Jun 16, 2021 · Bruce McNall on his time in prison, trading for Wayne Gretzky, and hiring Gary Bettman. The greatest stories from episode #138 with Bruce McNall, the man who got Gretzky to LA, hired...
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A profile of Bruce McNall, the former Kings owner who made hockey cool in Hollywood and the sunbelt, but also faced legal troubles and scandal. Learn how he charmed players, celebrities and fans, and how he shaped the NHL's future.
Jul 8, 2003 · Profile of and interview with Bruce McNall, former Hollywood movie producer, Los Angeles Kings hockey franchise owner and race horse owner who lost everything when he was convicted of bank...
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Nov 14, 1994 · Now McNall, 44, stands to collect a prison sentence that could run up to nine years in the worst case. As early as this week, McNall is expected to plead guilty to four federal counts charging...
