Wikipedia's first sentence called it “part of the glazer family”. Today it says “american businessman and sports team owner”.
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The opening as it read in 2005
Joel Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL , and who have purchased a controlling interest in Manchester United , an important European football club based in Manchester, England .1The family is based in Florida , in the United States .2Joel Glazer received a degree in interdisciplinary studies from American University in Washington, D.C. .3Joel Glazer is currently a member of the Manchester United board, appointed by his father, Malcolm Glazer to replace the resigned members.4
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The opening as it stood in 2010 1 passage from the previous snapshot no longer appear
Joel Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and the Zapata Corporation , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL , and England 's Manchester United Football Club . The family is based in Florida . Glazer received a degree in interdisciplinary studies from American University in Washington, D.C. , and is currently the joint Chairman of the Manchester United board with his brother Avram .Joel and Avram were appointed by their father, Malcolm Glazer .
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Joel Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and the Zapata Corporation , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL , and England 's Manchester United Football Club . The family is based in Florida .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
American businessman Joel Glazer is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and HRG Group , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL , and England 's Manchester United Football Club . The family is based in Florida .
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
American businessman (born 1967) Joel Glazer (born March 31, 1967) is an American businessman and sports team owner.He is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and HRG Group , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), and Manchester United Football Club of the Premier League . The family is based in Florida .
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The opening as it stood in 2025
American businessman (born 1967) Joel Glazer (born March 31, 1967) is an American businessman and sports team owner. He is part of the Glazer family, who control First Allied Corporation and HRG Group , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL), and Manchester United of the Premier League . The family is based in Florida .
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Wikipedia's first sentence called it “part of the glazer family”. Today it says “american businessman and sports team owner”. Read the current article and compare.
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Then
part of the glazer family
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american businessman and sports team owner
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