The Resume

(1934- )
Founded/Owned American Basketball Association (ABA), World Hockey Association (WHA) and World Football League (WFL)

Why he might be annoying:

None of his leagues lasted longer than nine years.
He used corporate sponsors for everything, including championship trophies.
He had weird hair.

Why he might not be annoying:

Eight teams from the ABA and WHA ended up merging with the NBA and NHL, respectively.
He created exciting alternative leagues compared to the original leagues.
His leagues attracted established athletes, like Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Jacques Plante, Gerry Cheevers, Rick Barry and Billy Cunningham.
The leagues also gave a place for future superstars like Wayne Gretzky, Julius Erving, George Gervin, Mark Messier, Moses Malone and Artis Gilmore.
He created the 3-point line and slam dunk contest, which the NBA soon adopted.
He ranked #39 on Sports Illustrated's 40 For the Ages.

Credit: Eric Hartman

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• McFly's Profiles [Series 2]
• Profiles 7251-7500 (Ranked: 7426)
• Sports Illustrated '40 For the Ages' (Ranked: 39)

Year In Review:

In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 84.00% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 21 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 53 Votes: 75.47% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 94 Votes: 54.26% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 177 Votes: 62.15% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 258 Votes: 63.18% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 381 Votes: 66.93% Annoying