About Gerald J. Ford
Born 1945. Gerald J. Ford is an American banker, known for Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Biography
Early life Gerald Ford was raised in Pampa, Texas, and attended Pampa Senior High School. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in the Dallas enclave of University Park, Texas in 1966, where he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He donated $20 million to build the new football stadium at SMU, named the Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Personal life He is married and has six children. His wife, Kelli, is an interior designer. They live in Dallas, and have homes in Manhattan, New York City and The Hamptons, a working ranch in New Mexico, and a thoroughbred farm in Kentucky. In 2012, they sold their Beverly Hills, California property to Byron Allen. As of September 2022, he is worth an estimated US $2.3 billion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gerald J. Ford?
American banker
When was Gerald J. Ford born?
Gerald J. Ford was born in 1945 in Pampa.
What is Gerald J. Ford's occupation?
Gerald J. Ford is a banker.
What is Gerald J. Ford known for?
Gerald J. Ford is known for Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
What nationality is Gerald J. Ford?
Gerald J. Ford is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gerald J. Ford. https://biography.guide/gerald-j-ford/
MLA: "Gerald J. Ford." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gerald-j-ford/.
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