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Pittsburgh Penguins founder Jack McGregor dies at 91
Summary
Jack McGregor, a founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died Tuesday at age 91; the team showed a video tribute before a home game and his death was announced on social media.
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Jack McGregor, a founder of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died Tuesday at age 91. The team displayed a video tribute on the arena screen before its home game against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday. The announcement of his death was posted earlier on social media. McGregor was born in Kittanning in 1934 and later graduated from Yale and the University of Pittsburgh law school.
Key facts:
- McGregor died Tuesday at age 91 and his death was shared on social media.
- The Penguins showed a video tribute before a home game versus the New Jersey Devils.
- He was born in Kittanning in 1934 and graduated from Yale and the University of Pittsburgh law school.
- McGregor practiced law with Reed Smith and helped found the Penguins in 1965; the city was granted the team in 1966 and play began in the 1967–68 season.
Summary:
McGregor's passing marks the end of a long chapter in the franchise's history and was publicly acknowledged by the team at a recent home game. The report did not include further details about memorial arrangements or statements from family. Undetermined at this time.
