Tom Hicks
Tom Hicks
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Thomas O'Brien "Tom" Hicks Jr. is a well-known American businessman and entrepreneur.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 8, 1941
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): Businessman, Entrepreneur
Early Life and Background
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Tom Hicks was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to a family of modest means. His father, Tom O'Brien Hicks Sr., was a businessman who instilled in him the values of hard work and entrepreneurship. Hicks Jr. grew up with a strong sense of purpose and ambition, which would serve him well throughout his life.
Hicks attended Trinity College in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned a bachelor's degree in economics. After graduating, he worked for several companies before eventually joining the investment firm Hibernia National Bank, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become one of its top executives.
Major Accomplishments
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Hicks' business career was marked by numerous successes and achievements. Some of his most notable accomplishments include:
Founding Hicks Holdings Inc., a private equity firm that invested in various industries including sports teams, real estate, and energy.
Acquiring the Texas Rangers baseball team in 1998 for $250 million. Under his ownership, the team won two American League pennants and appeared in two World Series.
Purchasing the NHL's Dallas Stars in 1996, which he later sold to a group led by Tom Gaglardi.Notable Works or Actions
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Hicks was known for his shrewd business acumen and ability to identify opportunities. He was also respected for his commitment to community service and philanthropy. Some notable works and actions include:
Establishing the Hicks Foundation, which provided funding for various charitable organizations.
* Supporting education initiatives through donations to institutions such as Southern Methodist University.
Impact and Legacy
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Hicks' impact on business and sports is undeniable. His innovative approach to investing and risk-taking inspired a new generation of entrepreneurs. As an owner of two professional sports teams, he played a significant role in shaping the cultures and successes of those franchises.
His legacy extends beyond his business accomplishments, however. Hicks was a generous philanthropist who gave back to his community through various charitable endeavors.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Tom Hicks is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful quotes on business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. His experiences and achievements have provided valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide.
Quotes by Tom Hicks
When I was in the leverage buy-out business we bought Weetabix and we leveraged it up to make our return. You could say that anyone who was eating Weetabix was paying for our purchase of Weetabix. It was just business. It is the same for Liverpool.
Our job is to give them an exciting product and make their tickets more affordable, which we're doing, and get them back to sample the product.
We want to build with a core of great young players that we have and by adding to that core with the pieces we need to become a champion.
You don't even have to win a championship every year to draw the fans. You just have to show you're really trying.
We're trying to put ourselves in the best position to win, period, if not this year, next year.
We want to add an American League pennant... and to bring the World Series to Arlington.
