Gary Bettman - Wikipedia
Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2, 1952) is an American sports executive who serves as the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Gary Bettman Drops A Major Hint on his Long-Term Future as …
Jan 7, 2025 · Gary Bettman has been the Commissioner of the NHL dating back to February of 1993, and in that time, the business of the NHL has grown exponentially, even if those opposed to Bettman in the role can't see it.
Bettman makes history, will mark 31 years as NHL Commissioner
Jan 27, 2024 · From the moment I met Gary Bettman in a previous century, he struck me as a rather special sporting personality. But never as special as he is now. The NHL's indomitable Commissioner has placed...
Bettman's 30 years as NHL Commissioner built on family, loyalty
Feb 1, 2023 · Gary Bettman reached the 30th anniversary of his first day as NHL Commissioner on Wednesday. Officially, anyway. "The first day wasn't even really the first day," his wife,...
Gary Bettman’s 30 years: Don’t judge him on what he’s done, but …
Feb 1, 2023 · Today marks the 30th anniversary of Gary Bettman becoming the NHL’s first commissioner. It’s a big milestone, one that puts Bettman ahead of legendary president Frank Calder’s 26 years and ...
Breaking: NHL has begun preparation for Gary Bettman …
Jan 23, 2025 · Bettman was named NHL commissioner on Feb. 1, 1993, and has already surpassed Clarence Campbell for the longest tenure among any leader in league history. The NHL has grown from 24 to 32 teams on ...
NHL’s Gary Bettman honored for league’s growth, basks in …
May 24, 2023 · It suits Gary Bettman just fine. Bettman was honored by the Sports Business Journal on Wednesday with a lifetime achievement award for the NHL’s growth during his 30 years as commissioner, from a business that generated $437 million in revenue before he took over to nearly $6 billion now.
Bettman hiring as NHL Commissioner 30 years ago changed face …
Gary Bettman pulled it on 30 years ago, after he was elected the NHL's first commissioner at the Board of Governors meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 11, 1992. To his left...
Gary Bettman celebrates 30 years as NHL commissioner
Feb 1, 2023 · NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is the "longest-serving commissioner in the four major North American sports leagues,” and today is celebrating 30 years on the job, according to Helene Elliott of the L.A. TIMES. Bettman turned 70 last summer but “has no retirement plans.”
Lifetime Achievement Award: Gary Bettman - Sports Business …
May 15, 2023 · The longest-serving commissioner in sports history, Gary Bettman has spent 30 years atop the NHL using his many talents and his forceful powers of persuasion to build the league into a modern business powerhouse.