wiegie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Georgia Frontiere, owner of NFL's Rams, dies ST. LOUIS, Missouri (AFP) — St. Louis Rams owner and chairwoman Georgia Frontiere died on Friday in Los Angeles after a battle with breast cancer, the National Football League team said. Frontiere, 80, was one of the few active female owners in major US sports, and led the Rams to their lone Super Bowl title in January 2000. She inherited the team after her then-husband, Carroll Rosenbloom, died in 1979. Under her ownership, the Rams were located in Los Angeles from 1979-1995, before she moved the club to her hometown of St. Louis. "It has been my privilege for 28 years to work for a loyal, generous, and supportive owner who was totally committed to her football team," Rams president John Shaw said. "This is an enormous loss for me and for the Rams' organization. All of our prayers and sympathy go out to her family." Frontiere was one of the league's most popular owners. Her daughter, Lucia Rodriguez, and son, Chip Rosenbloom, recalled her as generous and loving with them and her football family. "Our mom was a beautiful person who lived an extraordinary life," they said in a joint statement. "She put up a courageous and brave fight. Thanks to her doctors and her spirit, we were blessed with more time with her than expected. "Our mom was dedicated to being more than the owner of a football team. She loved the Rams' players, coaches, and staff. The warmth and generosity she exuded will never be forgotten. She will be missed by those who loved her and will be remembered as a kind and generous person. We will love her forever." Frontiere was criticized for moving the Rams from Los Angeles, one of the biggest markets in the States. But the Rams thrived in their new home, winning the National Conference crown in 2001 before falling to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl in February 2002. Frontiere was hospitalized for much of the 2007 season and did not attend any games as the the Rams notched a disappointing 3-13 record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Am I right in saying that leaves Virginia McCaskey as the sole female team owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Am I right in saying that leaves Virginia McCaskey as the sole female team owner? Denise DeBartolo York - SF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 (edited) She inherited the team after her then-husband, Carroll Rosenbloom, made a trade with the devil in 1972 and then died in 1979. fixed Edited January 19, 2008 by justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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