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Robert Folsom was born on 15 February, 1927 in Dallas, Texas, U.S., is a mayor of Dallas from 1976 until 1981. Discover Robert Folsom's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
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90 years old |
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Aquarius |
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15 February 1927 |
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15 February |
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Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
2017 |
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Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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United States
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Robert Folsom Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Robert Folsom's Wife?
His wife is Margaret Folsom (deceased)
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Margaret Folsom (deceased) |
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Robert Folsom Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert Folsom worth at the age of 90 years old? Robert Folsom’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Robert Folsom's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Robert "Bob" Folsom (February 15, 1927 – January 24, 2017) was mayor of Dallas from 1976 until 1981.
His power base was in Dallas' business establishment.
Robert Folsom grew up in the Oak Cliff district of Dallas.
He attended Sunset High School where he was a standout athlete and student.
After high school, Folsom attended The United States Military Academy in West Point, NY where he played football and basketball for the Cadets.
During his time at the Academy, Folsom played in two "Games of the Century" 1945 vs. Navy and 1946 vs. Notre Dame.
President Truman attended the game against Navy.
Playing against Michigan in Yankee Stadium in 1945, Folsom caught a touchdown pass.
During his time at Army, Folsom was a part of two national championship teams.
After two years at West Point, Folsom transferred back to his hometown University, Southern Methodist University.
He would go on to be the only four sport letter winner in the history of the school (Football, Basketball, Track and Baseball).
From 1967-1971, the team played in Dallas as one of the original 11 ABA teams.
In 1971, Folsom leased the team to Red McCombs for a dollar for the season and then sold the team the following year to McCombs for $725,000.
McCombs would turn the team into the San Antonio Spurs.
Folsom was elected mayor of Dallas in April 1976, in a special election held to replace Wes Wise, who had resigned in order to run for Congress.
Folsom is a "legendary investor and developer....who built a fortune as a master of real estate[.]" He chairs the board of directors of real estate development firm Folsom Properties, Inc. Since the early 1980s he has served on the boards of directors of BeautiControl Cosmetics, Inc. and Alcatel USA, Inc. (formerly DSC Communications Corporation); he also serves on the board of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.
He was also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dallas Independent School District and Chairman of the Board of Methodist Hospital of Dallas.
He received the Hugh Prather Award for his real estate leadership and the Oak Cliff Lions Club Humanitarian Award for Service to his community.
Folsom is a Member of the Sunset High School Hall of Fame.
Folsom started and owned the Dallas Chaparrals, the Dallas ABA team, with a group of other Dallas businessman.
He served as mayor until 1981.
During his time, he headed up several successful projects including: the tollway, Reunion Arena, and the Dallas Arts District
Folsom died on January 24, 2017, at his home in Dallas.
