Background
Bettman, Gary Bruce was born on June 2, 1952 in New York City. Son of Howard G. and Gretel J. (Pollack) Bettman.
National Hockey League commissioner
Bettman, Gary Bruce was born on June 2, 1952 in New York City. Son of Howard G. and Gretel J. (Pollack) Bettman.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1974; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1977.
Associate, Proskauer Rose, New York City, 1977-1980; associate, Gutkin, Miller et al, Milburn, New Jersey, 1980-1981; assistant general counsel, National Basketball Association, New York City, 1981-1984; vice president, general counsel, National Basketball Association, New York City, 1984-1989; senior vice president, general counsel, National Basketball Association, New York City, 1989-1993; commissioner, National Hockey League, New York City, since 1993.
Member of New York State Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York (Chairman of Commission on sports law), New Jersey Bar Association, Sports Lawyers Association (board directors 1985-1993, entertainment and sports law committee 1990-1993), Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Michelle Weiner, August 24, 1975. Children: Lauren, Jordan, Brittany.