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  1. William Clay Ford Sr. (March 14, 1925 – March 9, 2014) was an American businessman who was on the boards of Ford Motor Company and the Edison Institute. Ford owned the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1964 until his death.

  2. Mar 9, 2014 · The grandson of Henry Ford bought the Lions franchise in 1963 and led the team for 50 years. He was known for his passion, integrity and loyalty, but also faced many disappointments and struggles.

    • Josh Katzowitz
  3. Mar 9, 2014 · DETROIT (Reuters) - Former Ford Motor Co executive William Clay Ford Sr., the last surviving grandchild of the automaker's founder, Henry Ford, and the longtime owner of the Detroit Lions...

  4. Mar 9, 2014 · Ford, the last surviving grandson of Henry Ford, was a staple in the Detroit community and a loyal employer for 50 years. He purchased the Lions in 1963 and moved them to Ford Field in 2002, but never won a Super Bowl.

  5. Mar 9, 2014 · The last surviving son of auto magnate Henry Ford passed away in 2014 after owning the Lions for more than 50 years. He never won an NFL championship and faced many challenges in managing the team, but was remembered for his passion and integrity.

    • Ray Slover
  6. Mar 9, 2014 · The last surviving grandson of Henry Ford died in 2014 at 88. He was a board member of Ford Motor Co. for 57 years and owned the Detroit Lions for decades.

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  8. Mar 9, 2014 · William Clay Ford Sr., who helped steer Ford Motor Co. for more than five decades and owned the NFL's Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 88.