John H. McConnell
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- This article is about the American industrialist. For the Canadian politician, see John Henry McConnell.
John Henderson McConnell (May 10, 1923 - April 25, 2008) was the founder of Worthington Industries, which manufactures processed steel products, pressure cylinders, and metal framing. He was the majority owner, chairman, and governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team. In addition, McConnell was a part of the ownership group of the AFL's Columbus Destroyers.
A native of Pughtown, West Virginia, McConnell served in the navy aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3) during World War II. He went on to receive a degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University in 1949. As a young steel salesman, he founded Worthington Industries in 1955, using his car as collateral to purchase his first load of steel for custom processing.
[edit] External links
- Worthington Industries Bio
- TSN.ca - John McConnell, majority owner of the Columbus Blue Jackets, dies
- Obituary: NY Times
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