Robert Nederlander
Robert Nederlander | |
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Born | Robert Elliot Nederlander April 10, 1933 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Michigan (BA, JD) |
Occupation(s) | Live theater owner and operator |
Known for | President of the Nederlander Organization Minority owner of the New York Yankees |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Sarah Applebaum David T. Nederlander |
Family | James M. Nederlander (brother) Joseph Z. Nederlander (brother) James L. Nederlander (nephew) |
Robert Elliot Nederlander Sr. (born April 10, 1933) is an American attorney and businessman who served as the president of the Nederlander Organization, which has been involved in the live theatre industry since the early 20th century. He is also the former managing general partner of the New York Yankees. He served in this role during the suspension of George Steinbrenner.[1]
Early life and education
Nederlander was born on April 10, 1933, to a
Career
After his father's death in the 1960s, the Nederlander brothers continued to purchase theaters
In 1990, when Steinbrenner was banned from the Yankees for his association with a known gambler (whom he had hired to find dirt on Dave Winfield),[8] Nederlander became the Yankees' managing general partner (Steinbrenner's oldest son, Hank, had declined the position).[5] Nederlander resigned from the role, effective December 31, 1991,[9][10] and was succeeded by Joe Molloy.[8]
Personal life
Nederlander was married and divorced twice[3] to his first wife, psychologist Caren Elaine Berman.[3][11][12] They had two sons:
- Eric Nederlander, a theatrical producer, who was briefly married to cookbook author
- Robert Nederlander Jr.,[2] the president of Interactive Concepts Unlimited, a multimedia development company. In 1994, he married Suzanne Beth Meirowitz, a producer for CBS Evening News, in a ceremony in New York City.[12]
Nederlander's second wife, theater and television producer Gladys Nederlander, died in 2008 at the age of 83.[15]
References
- ^ "Nederlander Is Optimistic As He Steps On Yanks' Stage — Sun Sentinel". Articles.sun-sentinel.com. March 9, 1991. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g h McG. Thomas Jr., Robert (August 16, 1990). "From Broadway to the Bronx; Robert Nederlander Brings Low-Key Management Style to the Yankees — New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ^ a b c d New York Magazine: "Jimmy Nederlander's Endless Run" By Eric Konigsberg retrieved August 3, 2013
- ^ Chessler, Suzanne. "Obituary: Joseph Nederlander, Michigan's Theater Pioneer — Detroit Jewish News". The Jewish News. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Berkow, Ira (August 16, 1990). "SPORTS OF THE TIMES; Enter Nederlander; Exit George — New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
- ^ DANIEL F. CUFFPublished: June 1, 1989 (June 1, 1989). "BUSINESS PEOPLE; Allis-Chalmers Names A Nederlander as Head — New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved September 12, 2012.
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- ^ a b Darcy, Kieran (June 6, 2008). "Darcy: The man who would be king — ESPN Page 2". Sports.espn.go.com. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ^ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Google News Archive Search
- ^ Curry, Jack (December 6, 1991). "BASEBALL; Give My Regards to Yankees, Says Nederlander - New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2012.
- ^ New York Times: "WEDDINGS; Caren Nederlander, Edwin Mishkin" April 22, 2001
- ^ a b New York Times: "WEDDINGS; Ms. Meirowitz, Mr. Nederlander" February 13, 1994
- ^ New York Times: "Lindsey Kupferman and Eric Nederlander" by SHANNON DONNELLY November 28, 2004
- ^ New York Post Magazine: "The Black Sheep of Broadway" by Stefanie Cohen March 2012
- ^ "Gladys Nederlander, show producer, is dead". Usatoday.Com. July 23, 2008. Retrieved September 12, 2012.