Head Of Sports Retailer Forzani To Retire

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Former pro football player John Forzani is retiring as full-time executive chairman of sporting goods retailer Forzani Group Ltd. at the end of January

Forzani, 59, opened his first store in 1974 and created a national C$1.3-billion company. He will remain on the board as non-executive chairman, the Calgary-based firm said Tuesday.

His departure from the senior management team takes effect Jan. 29.”John Forzani’s presence in the day-to-day management of our business will be missed,” CEO Bob Sartor said in a release. “On behalf of all FGL employees and shareholders, I want to express our deep appreciation to John for his commitment to the company.”

Forzani, born and raised in Calgary, obtained his business degree from Utah State University and played professional football as offensive guard with the Calgary Stampeders for seven years.