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STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Alexander Gus Spanos, founder of A.G. Spanos Companies and owner of the Los Angeles Chargers died at 95, the franchise announced Tuesday morning.
The son of Greek immigrants, Spanos was a self-made millionaire. He bought controlling interest in the team for approximately $50 million from Gene Klein in 1984. He eventually bought all but the 3 percent that was held by George Pernicano.
Although Spanos continued to live in Stockton after purchasing the Chargers, his oldest son, Dean, moved to San Diego to help run the team.
Here's a list of locations in Stockton, Northern California and California named after the Spanos family:
Properties
- A.G. Spanos Companies – Stockton
- Alex G. Spanos Elementary School – Stockton
- Spanos Park – Stockton
- AG Spanos Aviation Center – Stockton
- Alex G. Spanos Heart and Vascular Center – Sacramento
Athletic Centers/Stadiums
- Alex G. Spanos Center - University of the Pacific in Stockton
- Alex G. Spanos Sports and Recreation Complex – CSU Sacramento
- Alex G. Spanos Athletic Performance Center, UCSD - UC San Diego
- Alex G. Spanos Stadium – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- Alex G. Spanos Stadium - Lincoln High School in Stockton
Streets
- A.G. Spanos Blvd – Stockton
- Spanos Court – Modesto
- Spanos Court – Sacramento
Awards (Excellence in teaching)
- Alex G. and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Faye and Alex Spanos Award – University of the Pacific in Stockton