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William Modell
American businessman (1921–2008)
William D. Modell (May 13, 1921 – February 14, 2008) was an American businessman who chaired the Modell's Sporting Goodsretail chain.[1]
Early life
Modell was born on May 13, 1921[1] to a Jewish family.[2] He grew up in the Manhattan Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, before attending New York University.[1] He enlisted in the United States Army during World War II.[1]
Modell's Sporting Goods
William Modell first became involved in Modell's Sporting Goods, a family business, after World War II.[1] The store had been founded in 1889 by Modell's Hungarian immigrant grandfather, Morris Modell, who opened the first store on Cortlandt Street in Lower Manhattan.[1] Modell's Sporting Goods grew rapidly after World War I by stocking up on leftover army surplus and selling it at low prices.[1]
William Modell became chairman of the company in 19