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Ewing Kauffman[edit]

File:Ewing Kauffman and Cedric Tallis.jpg

Ewing Kauffman (left) with Cedric Tallis

Ewing Marion Kauffman (September 21, 1916 – August 1, 1993) was an American pharmaceutical entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Major League Baseball team owner. He is best known for founding the Kansas City Royals and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Early Life[edit]

Ewing Kauffman was born in Garden City, Missouri, and grew up in a rural setting. His early life was marked by a strong work ethic and a keen interest in business. Kauffman attended Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri.

Career[edit]

Kauffman began his career in the pharmaceutical industry, where he founded Marion Laboratories in 1950. The company started with a modest investment and grew into a major pharmaceutical company, eventually merging with Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals in 1989.

Kansas City Royals[edit]

In 1968, Kauffman was awarded a Major League Baseball franchise, which he named the Kansas City Royals. The team quickly became competitive, winning their first World Series in 1985. Kauffman's leadership and vision were instrumental in the team's success.

Philanthropy[edit]

Kauffman was a noted philanthropist, establishing the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in 1966. The foundation focuses on education and entrepreneurship, reflecting Kauffman's belief in the power of education and innovation to transform lives.

Legacy[edit]

Kauffman's legacy is evident in the continued success of the Kansas City Royals and the ongoing work of the Kauffman Foundation. His contributions to the community and his impact on the field of entrepreneurship are widely recognized.

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-'''Ewing Kauffman''' (September 21, 1916 – August 1, 1993) was an American businessman and philanthropist, best known for founding the pharmaceutical company [[Marion Laboratories]], and owning the [[Kansas City Royals]] of [[Major League Baseball]].
+== Ewing Kauffman ==
-==Early life==
+[[File:Ewing_Kauffman_and_Cedric_Tallis.jpg|thumb|right|Ewing Kauffman (left) with Cedric Tallis]]
-Ewing Kauffman was born in a modest home in [[Garden City, Missouri]]. He was the only child of John S. Kauffman and Effie May Winders. His father was a farmer and his mother was a school teacher.
-==Career==
+'''Ewing Marion Kauffman''' (September 21, 1916 – August 1, 1993) was an American pharmaceutical entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Major League Baseball team owner. He is best known for founding the [[Kansas City Royals]] and the [[Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation]].
-In 1950, Kauffman started [[Marion Laboratories]] in the basement of his home with a $5,000 investment. The company started with a single product, a calcium supplement named Os-Cal. By 1989, Marion Laboratories had grown into a major pharmaceutical company with over $1 billion in sales.
-In 1968, Kauffman purchased the expansion franchise that became the [[Kansas City Royals]]. He owned the team until his death in 1993. Under his ownership, the Royals won their first [[World Series]] in 1985.
+=== Early Life ===
+Ewing Kauffman was born in [[Garden City, Missouri]], and grew up in a rural setting. His early life was marked by a strong work ethic and a keen interest in business. Kauffman attended [[Central High School (Kansas City, Missouri)|Central High School]] in [[Kansas City, Missouri]].
-==Philanthropy==
+=== Career ===
-Kauffman was a generous philanthropist. In 1966, he established the [[Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation]], which supports education and entrepreneurship. The foundation has donated millions of dollars to various causes, including the [[Kauffman Scholars]] program and the [[Kauffman Stadium]].
+Kauffman began his career in the pharmaceutical industry, where he founded [[Marion Laboratories]] in 1950. The company started with a modest investment and grew into a major pharmaceutical company, eventually merging with [[Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals]] in 1989.
-==Legacy==
+=== Kansas City Royals ===
-Kauffman's legacy continues through the work of the [[Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation]]. His contributions to the pharmaceutical industry and Major League Baseball have had a lasting impact.
+In 1968, Kauffman was awarded a [[Major League Baseball]] franchise, which he named the [[Kansas City Royals]]. The team quickly became competitive, winning their first [[World Series]] in 1985. Kauffman's leadership and vision were instrumental in the team's success.
-==See also==
+=== Philanthropy ===
-* [[List of Major League Baseball team owners]]
+Kauffman was a noted philanthropist, establishing the [[Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation]] in 1966. The foundation focuses on education and entrepreneurship, reflecting Kauffman's belief in the power of education and innovation to transform lives.
-* [[List of philanthropists]]
-==References==
+=== Legacy ===
-<references />
+Kauffman's legacy is evident in the continued success of the Kansas City Royals and the ongoing work of the Kauffman Foundation. His contributions to the community and his impact on the field of entrepreneurship are widely recognized.
-==External links==
+== Related Pages ==
-* [http://www.kauffman.org/ Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation]
+* [[Kansas City Royals]]
+* [[Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation]]
+* [[Marion Laboratories]]
+{{Kansas City Royals}}
+{{Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation}}
 [[Category:American businesspeople]]
-[[Category:American philanthropists]]
 [[Category:Major League Baseball owners]]
-[[Category:People from Garden City, Missouri]]
+[[Category:Philanthropists]]
 [[Category:1916 births]]
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