“I have decided not to sell the Milwaukee Bucks at this time, and will continue to own them, improve them, and commit them to remaining in Wisconsin.”
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Herb Kohl
Herbert Hiken Kohl was an American businessman, philanthropist, and Democratic politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served 24 years as a U.S. senator from Wisconsin, from 1989 to 2013, and earlier served as chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party.
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Born 7 February 1935 · Died 27 December 2023 · Q560447
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2026· 2 entries
“I was also impressed with the quality of the professionals that he was prepared to engage had we gone forward, as well as his willingness to make every effort to keep the team in Wisconsin.”
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2023· 2 entries
Died 2023-12-27.
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At age 88, at home in Milwaukee, following a brief illness
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2021· 2 entries
Kohl was the key figure of the lead car in the Milwaukee Bucks NBA Championship parade
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“This is one of the big days of my life.”
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2018· 1 entry
Claimed: “"I'm not a politician."” — rated Half True by PolitiFact.
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2016· 1 entry
Forbes estimated Kohl's net worth to be $630 million
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2013· 1 entry
Kohl began to bring in new partners who were committed to keeping the team in Milwaukee
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2011· 2 entries
Kohl announced he would not run for re-election in 2012, saying, "The office doesn't belong to me
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Career landmark: United States senator (2011–2013).
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2009· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (2009–2011).
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2007· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (2007–2009).
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2005· 2 entries
Kohl secured a victory for one of his main causes: requiring handguns to be sold with child safety locks
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Career landmark: United States senator (2005–2007).
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2003· 2 entries
Career landmark: United States senator (2003–2005).
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Considered an offer to sell the team for $170 million to former NBA superstar Michael Jordan, but decided to retain ownership
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2001· 2 entries
Career landmark: United States senator (2001–2003).
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And he also supported the elimination of the "marriage penalty"
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1999· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (1999–2001).
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1997· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (1997–1999).
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1995· 2 entries
And submitted many amendments to that effect
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Career landmark: United States senator (1995–1997).
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1994· 1 entry
Against Robert Welch, in 2000 against John Gillespie, and in 2006 against Robert Lorge
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1993· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (1993–1995).
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1991· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (1991–1993).
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1990· 2 entries
In 1990, Kohl established the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Achievement Award Program, which provides annual grants totaling $400,000 to 200 graduating seniors, 100 teachers, and 100 schools throughout Wisconsin.
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Kohl established the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Achievement Award Program, which provides annual grants totaling $400,000 to 200 graduating seniors, 100 teachers, and 100 schools throughout Wisconsin
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1989· 1 entry
Career landmark: United States senator (1989–1991).
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1987· 1 entry
After his relationship with Kohl deteriorated
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1985· 2 entries
To prevent the team from relocating out of Milwaukee
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For $18 million to ensure the team remained in Milwaukee
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1975· 1 entry
Career landmark: chairperson (1975–1977).
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1970· 1 entry
Kohl was named president of Kohl's and served until the corporation was sold to BATUS Inc
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1958· 1 entry
Studied at Harvard Business School, Master of Business Administration (1958).
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1956· 2 entries
Studied at University of Wisconsin–Madison (1956).
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And a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School in 1958
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1935· 3 entries
And raised in Milwaukee, the son of Mary (née Hiken) and Max Kohl
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Born 1935-02-07.
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“m really good at. Willow: So, he”
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