About Bob Magness
Lived 1924 – 1996 (aged 72). Bob Magness was an American businessperson and philanthropist.
Bob Magness (June 3, 1924 – November 15, 1996) was an American businessman who founded Tele-Communications, Inc (TCI).
At the time of his death, TCI was the largest cable television provider in the United States, and Forbes Magazine listed Magness as a billionaire and the second-richest businessman in Colorado. Three years after his death, TCI was bought by AT&T Broadband which became Comcast in 2003.
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Who was Bob Magness?
American cable-television pioneer (1924-1996)
When was Bob Magness born?
Bob Magness was born on 3 June 1924.
When did Bob Magness die?
Bob Magness died on 15 November 1996.
What was Bob Magness's occupation?
Bob Magness was a businessperson and philanthropist.
What nationality was Bob Magness?
Bob Magness was American.
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