Ken Behring, a billionaire philanthropist and the controversial former owner of the Seattle Seahawks, died Tuesday. He was 91.
Behring bought the Seahawks in 1988 and presided over the most seminal period in the franchise's existence, attempting to relocate to Southern California before selling the team to Paul Allen.
"We are saddened by the loss of former Seahawks owner Ken Behring," the Seahawks said in a 130-word news release. "We send our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Behring's family and friends."
Behring made his fortune as a real-estate developer before buying the Seahawks from the Nordstrom family.