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Martha Firestone Ford (née Martha Parke Firestone; born September 16, 1925) is an American businesswoman and former principal owner and chairperson of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). Ford is also on the board of the Henry Ford Health System.
Oct 11, 2023 · Martha Firestone Ford, the matriarch of the Ford family, is a dedicated owner of the Detroit Lions, a passionate philanthropist, and a strong advocate for women in sports, leaving an immeasurable impact on Detroit.
Mar 4, 2019 · Martha Ford is the widow of William C. Ford, a grandson of Henry Ford, and the owner of the NFL's Detroit Lions. She inherited the team in 2014 and fired its top executives.
Mrs. Ford is the widow of William Clay Ford, the former sole owner of the Detroit Lions for 50 seasons. She now supports her four children in the leadership of the franchise and has made significant contributions to the team, the community and the NFL.
Mar 26, 2024 · See photos and details of the historic wedding of Martha Parke Firestone, a granddaughter of Firestone Tire founder, and William Clay Ford, a grandson of Henry Ford, in 1947. Learn about their family backgrounds, careers, and legacy as owners of the Detroit Lions.
Jun 23, 2020 · The 94-year-old matriarch of the Ford family announced she will hand over the reins of the Detroit Lions to her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp. She led the team since 2014 after her husband William died and was one of 10 female NFL owners.
Jun 23, 2020 · The Detroit Lions announced that Martha Firestone Ford, who has been the principal owner of the franchise since 2014, has stepped down from that role on the team. Her daughter, Sheila Ford Hamp, will succeeded her as the team’s principal owner and chairman.
