These News & Observer articles reveal that Tom Dundon has a penchant for taking on ambitious projects, typically involving improvement and development strategies.
Explore the path of Dundon’s ownership and initiatives with the Carolina Hurricanes and his acquisition of the Portland Trail Blazers. Across topics, the focus is on his financial decisions and influence on sports franchises.
A specific article talks about a $300 million renovation plan for PNC Arena and Dundon’s involvement in developing the surrounding area. Another article discusses Dundon’s agreement to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers, highlighting his growing presence in the sports industry.
A third article covers Dundon's past investment in the failed Alliance of American Football league, highlighting his controversial financial decisions. Overall, Dundon's actions and plans with his sports investments reflect his drive to enhance both team performance and the venues they inhabit.
NO. 1: HURRICANES’ WOULD-BE OWNER BETTING ON HIMSELF. HE’S WON BEFORE. CAN HE WIN AGAIN?
When the time came to cash in on the auto-lending empire Thomas Dundon started in the back room of a used-car dealership, Dundon and his partners split $636 million. | Published January 5, 2018 | Read Full Story by Luke DeCock
NO. 2: THOMAS DUNDON, A MAN OF MANY IDEAS, TAKES OVER THE CAROLINA HURRICANES
Thomas Dundon, the new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, comes across as a man of many ideas, constantly in motion, looking to make changes and move forward.Dundon, a self-made billionaire from Dallas, finalized the deal Thursday in which he took over majority ownership of the Hurricanes from Peter Karmanos Jr., the National Hockey League announced. | Published January 11, 2018 | Read Full Story by Luke DeCock
NO. 3: FOUR QUESTIONS WITH NEW HURRICANES OWNER THOMAS DUNDON
Four questions with the new Carolina Hurricanes owner, Thomas Dundon.Q: | Published January 11, 2018 | Read Full Story by Luke DeCock
NO. 4: DUNDON SAYS HE COULDN’T SAY NO TO A CHANCE TO OWN THE HURRICANES
Tom Dundon says he’s not the type to circle back on a business deal.Dundon, a Dallas billionaire, does his due diligence, sifts through the financial data and decides on a fair offer. | Published January 12, 2018 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 5: HERE ARE SOME OF THE CHANGES THE HURRICANES NEW OWNER WOULD LIKE TO SEE AT PNC ARENA
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon made his first formal appearance Thursday before the Centennial Authority, the appointed body that oversees PNC Arena.Dundon’s visit was well-received. | Published February 1, 2018 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 6: NEW OWNER, NEW PLAYERS, NEW COACH. HOW CANES PLAN TO SELL THOSE CHANGES TO FANS.
The “Redvolution” is ending, its purpose served. | Published August 13, 2018 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 7: HURRICANES OWNER DUNDON TAKES OVER NEW FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Tom Dundon, who bought the Carolina Hurricanes last year, adds the AAF to his sports portfolio | Published February 19, 2019 | Read Full Story by Luke DeCock
NO. 8: WHAT’S ON THE DRAWING BOARD FOR PNC ARENA RENOVATIONS? RALEIGH, WAKE LEADERS GET A LOOK
Centennial Authority executives give presentations to Raleigh City Council and Wake County commissioners on planned $300 million arena renovation. | Published September 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 9: NEW-LOOK HURRICANES TAKE THE ICE FOR TRAINING CAMP IN ARENA WITH A NEW NAME
The Lenovo Center is officially renamed on the day the Hurricanes put in their first preseason practice sessions at their home arena. | Published September 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 10: HURRICANES OWNER A KEY FIGURE IN BANKRUPTCY TRIAL FOR DEFUNCT PRO FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon will be a central figure in the bankruptcy trial surrounding the dissolution of the failed Alliance of American Football league, which begins Monday. | Published April 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
NO. 11: CAROLINA HURRICANES OWNER TOM DUNDON AGREES TO BUY AN NBA TEAM
Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL, should soon be an NBA owner. | Published August 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Chip Alexander
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