Percy Ross
Percy Ross | |
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| Born | November 22, 1916 Laurium, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 10, 2001 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Philanthropy |
Percy Ross (November 22, 1916 – November 10, 2001) was an American multi-millionaire. He arrived in St. Louis Park, Minnesota around 1946–1947. He was associated with Ross and Ross Auctioneers. In 1959 he purchased a company called Poly-Tech, which made polyethylene plastic bags. He died in Edina, Minnesota on November 10, 2001.[1]
Ross was best known for his philanthropy, particularly through his Thanks a Million newspaper column, wherein he would often grant requests for readers in need. Thanks a Million ran in more than 800 publications for 17 years. It eventually became a syndicated radio show running on over 400 radio stations. From the column and shows, he gave away an estimated US$20 to $30 million over a period of 17 years.
Ross was born and raised in Laurium, Michigan, on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's upper peninsula, about 10 miles from Michigan Technological University.
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General References
- Percy Ross, Columnist and Philanthropist, Dies at 84
- Percy Ross, 84; Loved Giving Away Money
- Thanks a Million
- Zany Millionaire Percy Ross Has a Simple Credo—by His Gifts Ye Shall Know Him
- "Percy Ross Wants to Give You Money!" (Longreads)
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