Al Lerner | |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | May 8, 1933
Died | October 23, 2002 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | (aged 69)
Resting place | Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland |
Education | Brooklyn Technical High School |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, CEO, entrepreneur |
Known for | Owner of the Cleveland Browns (1998–2002) |
Successor | Randy Lerner |
Spouse | Norma Wolkoff |
Children | Randy Lerner Nancy Lerner Fisher |
Alfred Lerner (May 8, 1933 – October 23, 2002) was an American businessman. He was best known as the chair of the board of credit-card giant MBNA and the owner of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was also a past president of the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Clinic as well as a major benefactor.[1]