[34] Auerbach almost left Boston to take a job with the New York Knicks as a result. [6] During one of the two legislative sessions of his term, he went on vacation. Brown Jr. has diedin Lexingtonafter an illness. He was 88. [64] Roasters immediately found itself in competition with Boston Chicken (later known as Boston Market) and several smaller roasted chicken chains. "US Lawsuit Against Actress Somers Dismissed". John Y. Brown Jr. laid to rest", "Campaign Notes; Former Governor Enters Kentucky Senate Race", "Kissin', but Not Cousins, John Y. and Phyllis George Aim to Do Kentucky Up Brown", "Celtics for Braves: It's Not Chopped Liver for Levin", "Former Ky. governor files for third divorce", "McBreyer Hits Brown on Voting, Finances", "Brown Now Sole Owner Snyder Sells His Share of the Braves", "John Y. and Phillis Kentucky-Fried Style", "Kentucky Governor Ponders Political Future", Democratic nominee for Governor of Kentucky, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Y._Brown_Jr.&oldid=1142741920, This page was last edited on 4 March 2023, at 03:26. [12], For his work with KFC, Brown was named one of the Outstanding Young Men of America by the Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1966; the following year, the Chamber named him one of the Outstanding Civic Leaders of America. He then invested in several other restaurant ventures, but none matched the success of KFC. He saidhe especiallyvalued their four years as Kentucky's governor and first lady. 1977); m. Robert Moore; children: 3, including John Young Brown III (Kentucky Secretary of State). [59] He entered the race late filing his candidacy papers in late February before the primary election in late May. John Y. In 1979, however, recently wed to Phyllis George, a pioneering sportscaster and former Miss America, Mr. Brown plunged into a six-week television campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and defeated several candidates by a plurality of just under 30 percent. U.S. Federal News Service. [13] In September 1983, the national Democratic Party named him Democrat of the Year, and he was later made the party's lifetime Honorary Treasurer. Can you help fund our expanding, Pulitzer-winning investigative team? [38] Brown divided his time between homes in Lexington, Kentucky, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Wilson. Seline, "Clucker's is First Casualty in Chicken Wars". }); Brown Jr. AA Highway". [55] The bank failed to report the transaction to the Internal Revenue Service as required by law. A 1976 People magazine cover featured a smiling photo of her with the headline, "An ex-Miss America becomes TV's first lady of the locker room.". She alsohelped found the Kentucky Art and Craft Foundation, which focuses on art education statewide. [2], Brown joined his father's law practice after earning his law degree. Reach Deborah Yetter at dyetter@courier-journal.com or 502-582-4228. "She's been a big part of our lives.". Her first marriage to Robert Evans, the former head of Paramount Pictures and film producer, lasted just over a year. Personal life [ edit] George with her then-husband John Y. Phyllis George had 2 children from her marriage to former Governor of Kentucky, John Y. In July 1986, Reynolds announced the sale of KFC to PepsiCo for $850 million (around US$2.0 billion in 2020). Mr. Brown in 1981 at a formal event in New York City with his wife at the time, Phyllis George, the CBS sportscaster and former Miss America. [60] When Brown approached the state capitol to file his papers, Beshear met him outside the filing office and challenged him to an impromptu debate, but Brown declined. He then easily defeated Louie B. Nunn, a former Republican governor, that November. Phyllis also spoke of how she was criticized as being part of too much of her husband's campaign. Retrieved February 24, 2023 from Encyclopedia.com: https://www.encyclopedia.com/women/dictionaries-thesauruses-pictures-and-press-releases/moore-ellie-durall-1940. [27] It was one of her very few film roles. 1964 Who's Kentucky's new first lady? "[44] The report went on to say that the mansion was a virtual firetrap. }); Former Kentucky Gov. Attained Stardom at CBS Neither he nor any of his people were accused of corruption. "John Young Brown Jr. Hall of Distinguished Alumni. [47] The renovation and repairs were completed in March 1983, and the Brown family returned to the mansion in April. [14] Using some of the profits from the KFC sale, Brown and some associates bought the Miami-based Lum's chain of restaurants from its founders, Stuart and Clifford S. Perlman, for $4million. She oncesaid that her favorite place on Earth was "Kentucky in the fall" and had moved back toKentucky in recent years, settling in Lexington, where John Y. "KFC Corporation". Pamela Brown was born on November 29, 1983, in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Concurrent with his post-KFC business ventures, Brown purchased an ownership stake in several professional basketball teams. But McBrayer said he drew the line at donating to George's effort to renovate the Governor's Mansion. George died on May 14 at the age of 70. [47], Brown appointed a group of insurance experts to study the state's policies and put them out for bid, ultimately saving $2million. She later married John Y. [5][6] As an undergraduate, he was a member of the golf team and Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Brown intended to build the business into a chain, but five months after the Lexington location opened, both stores closed. John Young Brown Jr. was born in Lexington on Dec. 28, 1933. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [45], In March 1980, the General Assembly created a committee to study whether it would be more feasible to construct a new governor's mansion or repair the old one. "She was always a very, very nice person and very decent to me. He continued to invest in business ventures, the most high profile of which was Kenny Rogers Roasters, a wood-roasted chicken restaurant he founded with country music star Kenny Rogers. [37], Unlike his father, Brown showed only a passing interest in politics prior to 1979. John Y. Brown, Jr. married with Phyllis George (70), in 1979. }); Former Kentucky first lady and Miss America Phyllis Ann George passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, May 15. We pulled up this video entitled "Roger Staubach loves sex" trust me, it's more PG than it sounds. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { In 1964, then 73 years old, he sold the company to a group of investors led by John Y. "We had a great partnership," he said. }); media-tech companies with hubs around the world. pg.acq.push(function() { Encyclopedia.com gives you the ability to cite reference entries and articles according to common styles from the Modern Language Association (MLA), The Chicago Manual of Style, and the American Psychological Association (APA). [53], In Kentucky's Governors, Brown biographer Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau said of his administration: "There were no scandals. Brown Jr., son Lincoln Brown, a technology entrepreneur, and daughter Pamela Brown, a news reporter with CNN. [6] From 1959 to 1965, he also served in the United States Army Reserve. }); AP Worldstream. After Brown was elected, George convinced him to start a craft marketing initiative within state government and used her celebrity statusto promote the products. We had fun every day during our time in the Capitol and kept an amicable relationship throughout the years, said Gov Brown about his ex-wife's recent passing. Governor's Inauguration to be Frugal, Family-Friendly Celebration". [61] Other ads by Beshear played up Brown's ties to James P. Lambert, while still others claimed that Brown would raise taxes. [38] He was a member of the Young Leadership Council of the Democratic National Committee, and was named honorary chairman of the National Democratic Party in 1972. Brown Jr. (Kentucky governor who later married tv host Phyllis George, 1979, and Jill Louise Brown, 1998), 1960 (div. During Georges time at CBS, she earned around $175,000 per year. After George left CBS, she hosted a talk show on the Nashville Network and started a couple of businesses. (February 24, 2023). [2][5] During one summer, his father expressed disappointment that he had decided to spend the summer selling vacuum cleaners instead of working on a road construction crew with the rest of his football teammates. "I think we enjoyed every single day.". Phyllis Ann George death: How the Miss America's 'glamor' helped husband John Y Brown Jr become governor in 1979. nineteenth century governor of the same name, "Ollie is Now a General in the P.R. [53], In 1987, Brown again ran for governor, entering a crowded Democratic primary that included Lieutenant Governor Steve Beshear, former governor Julian Carroll, Grady Stumbo, and political newcomer Wallace Wilkinson. McBrayer, defeated by Brown in the gubernatorial primary, said he didn't hold the lossagainst his political opponent and became lifelong friends with George and Brown. Army", "John Y. Yes, John Y. Outside of her professional life, George married twice. John revealed to WYKT that Phyllis had developed a blood disorder when she was in her 30s and was told that as she got older, it would cause her problems. According to Celebrity Net Worth, at the time of her death, George had an estimated net worth of $10 million with the combined wealth from her career earnings and businesses. [67][68] Later that year, he married former Mrs. Kentucky Jill Louise Roach, 27 years his junior, but they divorced in 2003 for reasons not released. "[68], In 1997, Brown agreed to be co-chairman of Governor Paul E. Patton's Council on Domestic Violence along with Patton's wife, Judi. I just never respected him after that. In about 184, Brown, Jim 1936 [9] He got his wife involved in managing a barbecue restaurant; upon seeing its success, he became convinced of the financial potential of the fast food industry. He was a true Kentucky original who beamed with pride for his home state and its people. [55], Some of Brown's associates were involved with a Lexington cocaine and gun-smuggling ring called "The Company". He married Wealthy Hotchkiss in 1847. merged with the National Basketball Association the next year. In early 1985, after her four yearsas Kentucky's first lady, she became a co-host with Bill Kurtis of "CBS Morning News," a disappointing run for Georgethat lasted only eight months. Brown Jr., the former Democratic governor of Kentucky, has died at age 88. Hewlett, "1st African-American Ky. High-Court Justice William E. McAnulty 19472007". [9] On March 17, 1979, he married former Miss America and CBS sportscaster Phyllis George. Dictionaries thesauruses pictures and press releases, Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. And everybody in Kentucky, it seems, wants to kiss the former Miss America turned television personality," said aNew York Times article aboutthe race. },false) Company Profiles for Students. While Brown served as governor from 1979 to 1983, his business ventures, sports ownerships and marriage to former Miss America Phyllis George are what he might be remembered for most. His most controversial appointment was Frank Metts, his secretary of transportation. He lost perennial races for governor and the U.S. Senate losses that haunted his son and which John Jr. later blamed on machine politicians whose support his father had spurned. 19791998Eleanor Durallm. "Kentucky Governor John Y. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ [57] Phone records also showed calls from the governor's mansion to several individuals eventually convicted of drug charges in connection with the investigation. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- John Y. In a statement, her two children praised George for her strength and spirit. Darby, "One success after another, by George". Brown was governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983 and is credited with making KFC a worldwide and household name. }) [71] Investor John Shannon Bouchillon sued Brown and Somers, claiming they had deceived him both before and after his investment of $400,000. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), } Despite her popularity, George also drew criticism from being overly involved in the campaign and having too prominent a role at at time when most candidates' wives stayed in the background. [2] Brown and George had two children, Lincoln Tyler George Brown and Pamela Ashley Brown. Brown and George hadenjoyed an amicable relationship in recent years, he said. "I was prepared. In one interview, George spoke with Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Roger Staubach about his all-American image and elicited a surprising response. John Y. ga('ads.send', { [31] Four hours later, he acquired Nate "Tiny" Archibald from the New York Nets for George Johnson and a first-round draft pick in 1979. JOHN Y. In 1971, Brown sold his interest in KFC to Heublein for $284million (equivalent to $1,900,256,368 in 2021). [64] In December 1992, Clucker's, a smaller player in the roasted chicken market, sued Kenny Rogers Roasters, claiming the chain had copied its recipes and menus. I don't want to be part of it. We are heartbroken by his passing, but find comfort in what he wrote in one of his final days, I have never been so happy., his kids, Lincoln, Pamela, John the 3rd, Sissy and Sandy. Phyllis George Death. [69] In 2003, Patton renamed Kentucky Route 9 as the "John Y. U.S. Federal News Service. George, who hadbeen hospitalizedat the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler hospital, was70. Brown tried to make a political comeback in 1987 but failed to win the Democratic partys nomination for governor. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Former Kentucky governor and businessman John Y. [13] Brown sold the Lum's chain for $9.5million to Friedrich Jahn's Wienerwald holding group in 1978. [6], In 1960, Brown married Eleanor Bennett Durall and had three children including John Young Brown III, Eleanor Faris, and Sandra Bennett. In the 1960 election, he was named vice-chairman of John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in Kentucky. [31] He re-signed All Star guard Randy Smith, who had threatened to leave as a free agent, then traded the club's first-round draft pick to the Milwaukee Bucks for center Swen Nater. During his tenure, Brown exerted less influence over the legislature than previous governors and was frequently absent from the state, leaving Lieutenant Governor Martha Layne Collins as acting governor for more than one-quarter of his term. Between himself and his wife, Phyllis George, they really did a tremendous job, I think, of selling Kentucky to the outside world.. Georgia governor and U.S. senator Joseph Emerson Brown (1821-1894) is chiefly remembered for his political, James Brown 1951 Though his political career was brief, after storming to victory with a former Miss America by his side, he made millions after selling the fried chicken chain. Reynolds, the tobacco giant. Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ RELATED: Tony Romo to Interview Three Up-And-Coming NFL Quarterbacks in Special Airing May 24. 38years (November 29, 1983)Pamela Brown / Age. Adam WrightPamela Brown / Spouse (m. 2017), July 22, 1978Robert Evans Kentucky Gov. ga('ads.send', { John Y. Of his refusal, Brown stated "I don't respect him. His marriage to Ms. George, in 1979, also ended in divorce, in 1998. Brown Jr., Kentucky's Democratic candidate for governor, and his wife of seven months, Phyllis George, constantly hug and kiss like newlyweds on the campaign trail," the newspaper reported. In 2011, a Fayette County, Kentucky judge dismissed the suit against Somers for lack of evidence. His first name is "John" and his last name is "Y. "For many, Mom was known by her incredible accomplishments," Lincoln and Pamela Brown said. Inspired to Achieve Phyllis George/Divorce dates. She told The Courier Journal she was happy with the new roles and her new life in New York, where she lived in an apartment overlooking Central Park. Brown Jr., who built the Kentucky Fried Chicken empire and was elected governor of Kentucky in 1979. She was the wife of John Young Brown Jr., an American politician, entrepreneur, and businessman from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Anyone can read what you share. [6] The race was so close that Sloane, Brown's closest competitor, refused to concede for two days. Brown Jr. has died in Lexington after an illness. eventAction: 'view' Brown jr. was held at the state capital. [47] When state income fell short of expectations, he reduced the state budget by 22 percent and cut the number of state employees from 37,241 to 30,783, mostly through transfer and attrition. And then it made my job easier when it was time to look for more economic development and more growth., He would call me and say I dont like the way the football team is playing or the basketball team, said the founder of Host Communications, Jim Host. pic.twitter.com/1QezRq03wk. Brown Jr truly shows how horrible he is at basketball while the owner of the Braves and how he was just in it for the money. Copyright 2022 WKYT. Then, copy and paste the text into your bibliography or works cited list. While most credited Phyllis for John's win, in a Courier-Journal Interview, Phyllis said, "John was handsome, charismatic, successful, entrepreneurial, a visionary, but he's a little shy," admitting that her husband "needed encouragement" sometimes. He served as the 55th governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983, although he may be best known for building Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) into a multi-million dollar restaurant chain. [32] Two weeks before the swap of franchises was made official, details of a six-player trade between the two were reported. Peterson, "In Kentucky, Life Style Is Now a Political Issue". "Phyllis was a fighter and her children have shown her incredible love during this struggle. Therefore, its best to use Encyclopedia.com citations as a starting point before checking the style against your school or publications requirements and the most-recent information available at these sites: http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html. . (It was later bought by Nathans Famous.). ", See also:Those we've lost to the coronavirus in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. They beat me fair and square, but it was her glamor and his as well.". [66], Brown and his wife Phyllis separated in August 1995. He became the governor of Kentucky in his first political race. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. [38] He founded the Governor's Economic Development Commission of Kentucky and served as chair from 1975 to 1977. It grew to 350 outlets, but competition from Kentucky Fried Chicken, by then known as KFC, and the Boston Chicken chain (later known as Boston Market) drove it into bankruptcy in 1998. In 1981, he was investigated for withdrawing $1.3million in personal cash from the All American Bank of Miami. George, in a Courier Journal interview, gaveBrown the credit for his win though she acknowledged she may have helped boost his confidence. [67] Phyllis filed for divorce in Kentucky in 1996, but withdrew the petition amid settlement talks with her husband. Every day was an exciting adventure for him. Initially successful, Brown said "that venture [Ollie's Trolley] collapsed". 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. ." [38] The center is named in honor of Harland Sanders and Brown's father. One dead after tree falls onto car in Lexington, Chris Baileys Forecast | Potential for tornadoes to spin up across the area, Lexington asking residents to report property damage. In addition to the MLA, Chicago, and APA styles, your school, university, publication, or institution may have its own requirements for citations. John Y. [41] McBrayer also claimed that Brown had not voted in a Democratic primary since 1975, a charge validated by public voting records. Governor John Y Brown, Jr. and a group of investors purchased Kentucky Fried Chicken from its founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, for $2 million in 1964. Dionne, "Brown Upset in Kentucky Primary". [6], In 1991, Brown formed a partnership with recording artist Kenny Rogers, co-founding and serving as CEO of Kenny Rogers Roasters, an international chain of wood-roasted chicken restaurants. Their daughter, Pamela Brown,lives in the Washington, D.C., area. Brown, John Carter The beauty so many recognized on the outside was a mere fraction of her internal beauty, only to be outdone by an unwavering spirit that allowed her to persevere against all the odds.. The service took place at 2:00 p.m. and was broadcasted statewide on KET. [29] Despite this declaration, he purchased half-ownership in the NBA's Buffalo Braves later in 1976. Find her on Twitter at @d_yetter. [20] In 1970, Wendell Cherry assembled a group that included Brown to buy the American Basketball Association's (ABA) Kentucky Colonels. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Dictionary of Women Worldwide: 25,000 Women Through the Ages. Despite having previously shown little inclination toward politics, Brown surprised political observers by declaring his candidacy for governor in the 1979 election. Brown, Jr. passed away last week. gads_event = event; [47] He cut the executive office staff from ninety-seven to thirty and sold seven of the state's eight government airplanes. Brown married three times, the second time to former Miss America Phyllis George. He owned three professional basketball teams, one of those being the Boston Celtics. [59], Following his unsuccessful run for the governorship in 1987, Brown resumed his career in the restaurant industry. eventAction: 'click_ads' hitType: 'event', [17][18] Lions Clubs International in Tampa, Florida, honored Brown with its Service to America Award in 1974. He attended the Grand River Institute in Austinburg, Ohio. The team won the league championship in 1975 but folded when the A.B.A. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer also spoke out about George's passing, calling her a "trailblazing sports broadcaster, First Lady, advocate for the arts, and mother" in a tweet. In the 1970s, Brown purchased ownership stakes in several professional basketball teams. ga('ads.send', { Brown Jr. [30] The Braves had posted a dismal 3052 record in the 197576 season, and Brown immediately set out to make moves that would improve the franchise's fortunes in the next season. John Y. John Young Brown Jr. (December 28, 1933 November 22, 2022) was an American politician, and businessman from Kentucky. All rights reserved. "They beat me fair and square, but it was her glamour and his as well.". John Young Brown, Jr. (born December 28, 1933) is a politician, entrepreneur, and businessman from the U.S. state of Kentucky. Brammer, "Former Governor Declines Offer; Brown Doesn't Want to Be Part of Inauguration". Television sports commentator and host After being part of three seasons on live pregame shoes, hosting 'People' and even anchoring for 'CBS Morning News,' her marriage to John had put the couple into the political spotlight because John had decided to run for Governor just 10 days after the couple had wed. Phyllis had helped John win Kentucky's 1979 race for governor through her status as Miss America 1971 and her enthusiasm about women in sportscasting. Brown Jr. (Kentucky governor who later married tv host Phyllis George, 1979, and Jill Louise Brown, 1998), 1960 (div. [6] Funding his campaign with his own personal fortune, Brown launched a massive media campaign promoting his candidacy to help him overcome his late start in the race. The companys rapid expansion across the United States and overseas became overwhelming for Sanders. After serving one term, his lieutenant governor, Martha Layne Collins, went on to become Kentuckys first and only female governor. eventAction: 'load' John Y. John Y. "I've gone through a lot," she said in the 1998 interview. And I would say, John, they are going to be better. Well, lets go to practice, we would call up Cal and go to practice.. John Y. [13] Later that year, he considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided against it once former governor Louie Nunn entered the race. It brings back a lot of good memories. hitType: 'event', John Sr. was named for, but not related to, the nineteenth century governor of the same name. "She won it for him, there's no doubt about that," said Terry McBrayer, a Lexington lawyer and former state legislator who was among the Democrats who lost to Brown. The Colonel, at first, firmly declined their offer. She died in May 2020. DIED: 1889, Venice, Italy [1], In 1982, Brown was briefly hospitalized for hypertension, and near the end of his term, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery. May, "Vindicated McAdoo Happily Heading for the Hall". [67] After Brown reportedly cut off much of his wife's financial support, she filed a second divorce petition in 1997, this time in Broward County, Florida where her husband was living at the time. hitType: 'event', Brown's family released this statement about his passing: Our Dad, John. He won the election after plunging into a six-week television campaign. [44] The Department of Buildings and Construction forbade use of the mansion for overnight purposes or group meetings until repairs could be made. A prodigious Democratic fund-raiser, Mr. Brown, a son of a former Kentucky congressman and state legislator, initially flirted with a political career, considering a run for the United States Senate before deciding against it at the last minute and then gauging a bid for governor in 1975 before again declining to join the race. Encyclopedia.com. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. "My law background gave me the background and understanding to allow me to become governor of the Commonwealth of the Kentucky," he said. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. Brown Jr., who became Kentucky's governor after building empires in business and sports, has died. [2], Brown attended Lafayette High School in Lexington, where he was a seventeen-time letterman in various sports. [46] Ultimately, they decided to renovate the existing mansion, and Brown's wife Phyllis was given liberal input into the decision making. [65] Brown then took Roasters public and grew it to a chain of more than 1,000 restaurants before selling his interest in the franchise to the Malaysia-based Berjaya Group in 1996. [55] Brown, who was not the focus of the FBI's investigation, later recanted that statement. He supposedly told a friend at the time, 'I think I'll out with her. Entrepreneurial by instinct, in high school Mr. Brown had made up to $1,000 a month in commissions in a summer job peddling vacuum cleaners, and as much as $25,000 a year selling the Encyclopaedia Britannica during law school. Governor John Y. We are one of the worlds fastest growing They used to say, Behind every strong man there's a strong woman. Well, I like to say,Besideevery strong man there's a strong woman.'". Phyllis Georgem. [39] As noted by Kentucky historian Lowell H. Harrison, Brown's hands-off approach allowed the legislature to gain power relative to the governor for the first time in Kentucky history, a trend which continued into the terms of his successors. hitType: 'event', We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Golden, "Brown Yearns for Old Kentucky Home". In 1972, she joined the cast of "The NFL Today," co-hosting pregame shows beforegames and was one of the first women to have a national role in television sports. 19982003 eventAction: 'click_image_ads' A New York Times story about the race described it as "the kissing campaign. By then, his luster as a potential national candidate had faded. [39] Brown stuck to his campaign promise not to raise taxes. Brown and Massey then spent weeks attempting to persuade Sanders into changing his mind. ga('ads.send', { document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ Brown Jr., who became Kentucky's governor after building empires in business and sports, has died. Her nationality is American and her ethnicity is Caucasian. Stouffer, "A High Stakes Game of Chicken". [47], Difficult economic times marked Brown's term in office. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), [1][6] He served as legal counsel for Paul Hornung when Hornung was suspended for the 1963 National Football League season for gambling. We were there as Browns casket, flanked by a state police honor guard, was led into the capital and set up at the foot of the Abraham Lincoln statue. He served as the 55th governor of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983, and built Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) into a multimillion-dollar restaurant chain. George debuted on CBSs NFL pre-game show, The NFL Today, in 1974 with Brent Musburger, Irv Cross, and Jimmy The Greek Snyder. eventAction: 'render' } John Young Brown (February 1, 1900 June 16, 1985) was an American attorney and politician. John Y. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of After 19 years , they break up in 1998. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Former Kentucky governor and businessman John Y. John Y. [38] In a press release, the association cited Brown's success at Kentucky Fried Chicken, his political career, and his help in establishing the university's SandersBrown Center on Aging as reasons for his induction. yardbird jerk brooklyn, obituaries phoenix, az 2021, walking distance from ellipse to capitol building,