RIP, Herb kohl

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Guy was a businessman, politician, and philanthropist.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Kohl

Guy did a hell of a lot. And he was worth $630 Mill.

[stevenash]

Any relation to Max Kohl, the founder of Kohl's retail chain?

There's a Kohl's here in Fairfield, always a good value there.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Any relation to Max Kohl, the founder of Kohl's retail chain?

There's a Kohl's here in Fairfield, always a good value there.

Yes, son of Max Kohl. According to the bio "Alongside his brother and father, he was a founder of the Kohl's department stores chain."

So, Herb:
1) Was a business owner. Made a fortune on Kohl's department stores.
2) Got into politics. Served for a long time.
3) Purchased the Bucks in part to ensure that they wouldn't leave Milwaukee.
4) Also sold the Bucks to owners intent on keeping the Bucks in Milwaukee.
5) Big into philanthropy. Donated $$ to build the Kohl Center stadium at Univ of Wisconsin-Madison.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Bio from the Milwaukee paper:

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/27/herb-kohl-former-u-s-senator-and-milwaukee-bucks-owner-dies-at-88/72043020007/

Herb Kohl was a giant in Milwaukee/Wisconsin history. Sidebar note: was a roommate of Bud Selig in college at Wisconsin.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Buck note. I read that Herb Kohl's Net Worth was estimated to be $630 Mill.

Here's the name of a former player. Great sixth man:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Bridgeman

Bridgeman purchased several Wendy's restaurants after he retired. Bought Ebony and Jet magazines. Through his business work, Bridgeman accumulated a Net Worth of $600 Million.