Age, Biography and Wiki
Robert H. Dedman Sr. was born on 1926 in Rison, Arkansas, is an American businessman and philanthropist. Discover Robert H. Dedman Sr.'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 76 years old?
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Businessman, philanthropist |
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76 years old |
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1926 |
| Birthday |
1926 |
| Birthplace |
Rison, Arkansas |
| Date of death |
20 August, 2002 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous businessman with the age 76 years old group.
Robert H. Dedman Sr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Robert H. Dedman Sr. height not available right now. We will update Robert H. Dedman Sr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Robert H. Dedman Sr.'s Wife?
His wife is Nancy Dedman
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Nancy Dedman |
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Robert H. Dedman Jr. Patricia Dedman "Patty" Dietz |
Robert H. Dedman Sr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Robert H. Dedman Sr. worth at the age of 76 years old? Robert H. Dedman Sr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Robert H. Dedman Sr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Robert H. Dedman Sr. (1926–2002) was an American businessman and philanthropist.
He is best known as the founder and past chairman of ClubCorp.
Robert Dedman was born in poverty in Rison, Arkansas.
His family house only had two bedrooms and no electricity or running water.
At the age of fourteen, he and his brother moved to Dallas, Texas to live with their aunt.
He attended North Dallas High School and graduated as valedictorian in 1944, upon which he joined the United States Navy.
Whilst serving as a sailor during the day, he received three degrees from the University of Texas at Austin, in engineering, economics, and law.
After he left duty, he earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1953, specializing in oil, gas, and taxation.
During that time, he sold insurance during the week and real estate on the weekends.
He started his career by joining a prominent law firm in Dallas.
During that time, H. L. Hunt became his mentor.
In 1957, he founded Country Club, Inc., later renamed ClubCorp.
He served two terms as the chairman of the Texas State Highway and Public Transportation Commission of the Texas Department of Transportation.
He also served on the board of directors of the Stewart Information Services Corporation.
He was invited to Camp David by President George H. W. Bush.
He became the Entrepreneur of the Year in 1976 from the Cox School of Business at SMU, Dallas Humanitarian of the Year in 1980, Texas Business Hall of Fame in 1987, and the Horatio Alger Award from the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans in 1989.
He was inducted in the Academy of Achievement of the Sales & Marketing Executives International (SMEI).
He joined the board of trustees of Southern Methodist University in 1976, and served as chairman of the board from 1992 to 1996.
He donated $77 million to SMU.
The Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, the Dedman School of Law, and the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports on the SMU campus are named in his honor.
He also donated to Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina, where the Robert H. Dedman Center for Business Leadership is named for him.
In 1986, he donated $10 million to the University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts.
Together they had a son, Robert H. Dedman Jr., CEO of ClubCorp from 1998 to August 2004, and a daughter, Patricia Dedman "Patty" Dietz, who served a couple of years on its board of directors.
In 2000, a street on the UT Austin campus, Robert Dedman Drive, was named for him.
The Dedman Memorial Hospital in Dallas is also named for him.
In 2001, the year before he died, Dedman made the Forbes list of America's 400 wealthiest individuals with a net worth of $1.2 billion.
He was married to Nancy Dedman.
Dedman died on 20 August 2002 from a long-term illness.
In 2003, Dedman received the Ambassador of Golf Award, presented annually to a person who has fostered the ideals of the game on an international level and whose concern for others extends beyond the golf course.
In 2012, the Dedman Foundation donated $5 million to SMU.
