Florida Gators - List of Notable Gator Sports Benefactors

List of Notable Gator Sports Benefactors

The Florida Gators sports team have been fortunate to receive the financial support of many individuals, but some stand out by the magnitude of their contributions. Among those who have made notably large contributions to the university's sports programs are:

  • Mark Bostick
  • Wayne Carse
  • Jerry Chicone
  • Donald and Irene Dizney
  • John Frost II
  • Ben Hill Griffin, Jr.
  • Ben Hill Griffin III
  • Stumpy Harris
  • Bill Heavener
  • Hjalma Johnson
  • Gale Lemerand
  • Paul and Sande McDonald
  • Alfred McKethan
  • Steve Melnyk
  • Jeffery Parks
  • James Pressly
  • Katie Pressly
  • Danny Ponce
  • Alfred Ring
  • George Steinbrenner

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