Warren Newson wrote:
good dolphin wrote:
It's really remarkable how little the Halas' have progressed in 4 generations since George.
He had 13 grandchildren, who have produced an untold number of great grandchildren. They should have insinuated themselves into every facet of life in this city by now with businessmen, politicians, judges, philanthropists, statesmen and even clergy. Instead, it seems like most of them are employed in the ticket department
I'm only familiar with the other owners in this city, and I don't think any of them have attained the level of insinuation you described. Are you familiar with some franchise owning family somewhere else who has done this?
The Wirtzes had some well-distributed power. At one point they briefly made it illegal to break a contract with Judge & Dolph. However, Rocky pretty much cashed out of the liquor business. I'd say the first generation makes it, second spends it, third loses it, but Bill never spent anything, so Rocky had to make up for lost time.
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