Avram Glazer facts for kids

Avram Avie Glazer (born October 19, 1960) is an American businessman. He is part of the Glazer family. They own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team in the National Football League (NFL). They also own a large part of the English Premier League club Manchester United.

About Avram Glazer

Avram Avie Glazer was born on October 6, 1960. His hometown is Rochester. His father was Malcolm Glazer, a very successful businessman. His mother is Linda. Avram has four brothers and one sister. Their names are Kevin, Bryan Glazer, Joel Glazer, Darcie, and Edward.

Avram grew up in Rochester, New York. He went to Pittsford Mendon High School. In 1978, he was named the Junior Achievement Outstanding Young Businessman Of The Year. He studied business at Washington University in St. Louis. He graduated in 1982. Later, he earned a law degree from Washington College of Law at American University in 1985. He also studied in China at Peking University and Fudan University.

Avram Glazer is married to Jill Henkin Glazer. She is a graduate of Tulane University. They live in New Orleans.

Leading Top Sports Teams

Avram Glazer is well-known for his work in sports. He helps lead two major sports teams.

Manchester United Football Club

Since 2005, Avram Glazer has been a Co-Chairman of Manchester United. This is a very famous football (soccer) club in England. It is one of the most popular sports teams in the world.

During his time, Manchester United has won many important trophies. These include five Premier League titles. They also won the Champions League in 2008. Other wins include five League Cups and two FA Cups. They also won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2008. The team also won the Europa League in 2017. The women's team won the Woman's Championship in 2019 and the Woman's FA Cup in 2024. The youth team also won two FA Youth Cups.

In 2021, Manchester United was one of 12 clubs that tried to start a new competition. It was called the European Super League. In December 2023, Sir Jim Ratcliffe bought a 25% share of Manchester United.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Football Team

Avram Glazer has also been an owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 1995. This is an American football team in the NFL. The Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls while the Glazer family has owned them. They won Super Bowl XXXVII and Super Bowl LV.

Other Sports Ventures

Avram Glazer also owns the Desert Vipers cricket club. This team is based in Dubai.

Other Business Interests

Besides sports, Avram Glazer has been involved in other businesses. From 1995 to 2009, he was the chairman and chief executive officer of Zapata Corporation. This was an energy company. He also led Safety Components International and Omega Protein Corporation.

Avram Glazer helped start OneFlorida Bank. He also has interests in Zebra Valley. This company focuses on media in the Middle East. These show his wide range of business activities.

Helping the Community

Avram Glazer is also involved in helping others. He helped fund the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa, Florida. This museum is a fun place for kids to learn.

He and his wife Jill also supported Tulane University. They made the Glazer Family Club possible at Yulman Stadium. In 2013, Avram Glazer received an award from Washington University in St. Louis. He is also on the board of trustees there. In 2023, he received the Sigma Alpha Mu Man Of The Year Award. Avram Glazer is also a member of the board for the Glazer Vision Foundation.

See also

In Spanish: Avram Glazer para niños

• Glazer ownership of Manchester United