Philip F. Anschutz (* 1939 in Kansas) is an American billionaire, who lives in Denver, Colorado. To it among other things two German ice hockey teams belong: Hamburg Freezers (to 70%) and the polar bears Berlin (to 100%).

Anschutz transferred to the 1960er years the oil company of its father. it encountered and took up 1968 a field on oil a credit, with which it bought all adjacent properties.

When it came at the source to an explosion, engaged Anschutz the famous "talk Adair". Anschutz sold the turning rights over the rescue mission at Hollywood, where a straight film was turned following Adairs life. The 100,000 dollar earned thereby covered the costs of the employment.

1984 acquired Anschutz the parent company of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad, the Rio Grande Industries. Later the Rio Grande Industries the Southern Pacific Railroad acquired four years. By the fusion of the union Pacific Railroad and the Southern Pacific 1996 Anschutz with 6% of the shares became the largest partner of the union Pacific.

Anschutz' relationship to the media is split. The billionaire gave no more interview since 1974.

Its current life is simple and it is said that airs are strange to it. He inhabits a simple house in Denver and drives a used car. In addition it is to drive much sport.

Related links

• article over Anschutz
• Press report: The Boss of the Freezers

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