George J. Maloof Sr.

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Las Vegas, New Mexico

DEATH DATE 1980-11-29, Albuquerque, New Mexico (57 years old)

Nationality Mexico

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1903

His father, Joseph Maloof (1903-1957), an immigrant from Lebanon, was a Coors beer distributor in New Mexico.

1923

George Joseph Maloof Sr. (April 11, 1923 – November 29, 1980) was an American heir and businessman of Lebanese descent.

George Joseph Maloof Sr. was born on April 11, 1923, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

1944

Taking over after his father suffered a heart attack in 1944, Maloof expanded the family's business into hotels, trucking and banking.

He later became the owner of the Houston Rockets.

He married Colleen Maloof.

They had five children:

1980

He died on November 29, 1980, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

After his death, his sisters sued to force a liquidation of the family's holdings.

2000

Business Week estimated the family's net worth in 2000 to be more than $1 billion.

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