May 28

Born in 1912, Dystel entered the publishing industry in the 1930s and rose to prominence as an executive at Bantam Books following World War II. Under his leadership, Bantam became one of the largest paperback publishers in the United States. He pioneered marketing strategies that brought affordable books to a wider audience, transforming the industry. Dystel also championed emerging authors and innovative distribution channels. He later served as a mentor to publishing professionals and was honored for his contributions to literature and media. Dystel passed away in 2014 at the age of 102, leaving a lasting impact on the publishing world.

Born in 1928, Malcolm Glazer built his fortune through real estate and leveraged buyouts before acquiring the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995 and England’s Manchester United in 2005. Under his ownership, the Buccaneers won their first Super Bowl in 2003, and Manchester United continued to dominate the Premier League. A controversial figure for his use of debt financing, Glazer’s business strategies reshaped professional sports ownership. Despite criticism over club finances, his ventures achieved significant commercial success. He left behind a diversified business empire and a transformative legacy in sports management. Glazer passed away in 2014 at the age of 85.