- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLarry William King
- Larry King was born on January 30, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, USA. He was married to Nancy Lee Bolger and Billie Jean King. He died on May 29, 2026 in Grass Valley, California, USA.
- SpousesNancy Lee Bolger(1990 - May 29, 2026) (his death, 2 children)Billie Jean King(September 17, 1965 - 1987) (divorced)
- ChildrenAndrew Sky KingKatherine Courtney 'Katie' King
- ParentsJames Melvin KingEllen WaisanenBlanche 'Bunny' Madeline Wilson
- RelativesJames Melvin King Jr.(Sibling)Mary Ellen King(Sibling)Gary Lee King(Half Sibling)
- He co-founded Roller Hockey International, a professional roller hockey league played on inline skates; and Bridge Pro Tour, a professional bridge tour.
- A director and master duplicate bridge player, he founded the Money Bridge tour. He also founded Bridge University to promote bridge throughout the country.
- With Dennis Murphy he founded Roller Hockey International, a professional hockey league that operated from 1993 to 1999.
- In 1976 he invented a smokeless ashtray, called The Clean Air King.
- In 1973, along with Dennis Murphy, Jordan Kaiser, and Fred Barman, he developed the concept of World Team Tennis, and started the league the following year.
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