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Spanos was born in Stockton, California, to Greek immigrants [1] Constantino and Evanthia Spanos. [2] His father owned a bakery [1] where the young Spanos started working at the age of eight. [2] According to his autobiography, Spanos was "born into conflict", since his parents were constantly fighting.
Alex G. Spanos Center is a 6,150-seat, indoor multi-purpose stadium on the campus of the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. The Alex G. Spanos Center opened on September 9, 1981, and was constructed for over $7 million. It is named after late Pacific alumnus and San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers owner Alex Spanos. The arena ...
A.G. Spanos Companies was founded by billionaire Alex Spanos. [2] Upon the suggestion of his advisors, Spanos shifted from food catering to the construction of apartment buildings in 1960. By 1977, the company became the largest apartment builder in the United States.
Dean Spanos, 1968, President/CEO of the San Diego Chargers [14] Brett Sullivan, Major League Baseball player (San Diego Padres) [15] Roderick Townsend-Roberts, 2010, paralympic professional track and field athlete, 2015 US national team, 3 time USA champion; Heather Unruh, 1985, journalist and former television news anchor at WCVB (Boston, MA)
Facilities on the Stockton Campus include the 2,500-seat Klein Family Field for baseball, the 350-seat Bill Simoni Field for softball, the 6,150-seat Alex G. Spanos Center for basketball and volleyball, Knoles Field for soccer, Chris Kjeldsen Pool and Pacific Aquatics Center for swimming and water polo, the Eve Zimmerman Tennis Center, and the ...
Spanos was raised in Stockton, California, [5] the son of Alex Spanos and Faye Papafaklis, both of Greek ancestry. [6] He attended Lincoln High School where he earned varsity letters in football and golf and received the Lincoln High Hall of Fame Award. He graduated from the University of the Pacific in 1972. [7]
Sports Business Journal first reported Gores' purchase. Gores is buying the 24% share held by Dea Spanos Berberian, which includes 9% that is in a family trust that has a 36% stake in the team.
The 2023–24 Pacific Tigers men's basketball team represented the University of the Pacific during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The Tigers were led by third-year head coach Leonard Perry and played their home games at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton, California as members of the West Coast Conference.