J. David Molson

John David Molson (June 1, 1928 – May 8, 2017) was a Canadian businessman and sports executive. A member of the Molson family, he served as the president of the Montreal Canadiens for eight years.

Biography
Further information: Molson family

Molson, known throughout his life as David, was born June 1, 1928 to John Henry Molson and Florence Hazel Browne. Educated in Montreal and then in Brussels (1948-1950), he joined Molson Breweries Limited in 1949. He worked for the company for several years and became a vice-president in January 1964.[1]

Montreal Canadiens

During the 1963–64 NHL season, his cousin, Hartland Molson, who purchased the team in 1957, offered him the post of president of the Montreal Canadiens.[1] Four years later, David and his brothers, Bill and Peter, acquired the team from their cousins.[2] David continue as team president until 1972 when he and his brothers sold the team to Edward and Peter Bronfman for $15 million[3] During his tenure, the Canadiens won 5 Stanley Cups: in 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, and 1971.

Personal life

Molson married Claire Faulkner in 1955 with whom he has two sons (John Henry and David Hugh) and one daughter (Catherine Elizabeth).

Molson died on May 8, 2017 at the age of 88.[4]

Preceded by
Hartland Molson		 President of the Montreal Canadiens
1964–1972		 Succeeded by
Jacques Courtois

References
  1. Bayly, Joanne (2017-05-09). "John David Molson, owner of Montreal Canadiens in glory years, dies at 88". CBC.
  2. "Gillett agrees to sell Canadiens to Molson family". CBC Soorts. 2009-06-20.
  3. Hackel, Stu (2009-06-20). "Report: Molson Brothers to Buy Canadiens". New York Times.
  4. "Former Habs owner J. David Molson dies age 88". The Record. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 9, 2017.


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