RDV Sports, Inc. is a Michigan based corporation set up by Richard DeVos to purchase the NBA franchise, the Orlando Magic.[1] Established in 1991, its assets have included the Orlando Miracle WNBA team, Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL and the RDV Sportsplex.[2][3]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional sports, property management |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | Orange County, Florida |
Key people | Chairman: Dan DeVos CEO: Alex Martins Senior vice-President: Pat Williams |
| Services | Professional Sports Teams & Organizations |
| Subsidiaries | Orlando Magic Orlando Solar Bears RDV Sportsplex |
In May 2017, RDV Sports agreed to purchase the Solar Bears when the Orlando Pro Hockey Operations, L.P. ownership group informed them that they could no longer sustain the team. The DeVos family were the owners of the IHL Solar Bears from 1995 through 2001.[4]
References
edit- ^ "List of NBA Team Owners". Sportskeeda. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ Bramhall, Joe (August 20, 2007). "RDV Sports". Hoover Fact Sheets. Hoover's, Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2007.
- ^ "About Us". Orlando Magic. August 18, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ "Magic, DeVos family will buy Orlando Solar Bears". Orlando Sentinel. May 3, 2017.