TheVeikko t1_iquw6b5 wrote on October 3, 2022 at 7:36 AM Reply to TIL that in 1996, Dallas business man John Spano bought controlling ownership of the NHLs New York Islanders for $165 million dollars. After nearly a year it came to light he didn’t have nearly enough funds to complete his purchase of his team. by Mrpink415 Is there some explanation on what kind of scam he tried or was it just someone who thought they'd somehow get the money required for the purchase? Permalink 6
TheVeikko t1_iquw6b5 wrote
Reply to TIL that in 1996, Dallas business man John Spano bought controlling ownership of the NHLs New York Islanders for $165 million dollars. After nearly a year it came to light he didn’t have nearly enough funds to complete his purchase of his team. by Mrpink415
Is there some explanation on what kind of scam he tried or was it just someone who thought they'd somehow get the money required for the purchase?