Description: (General Manager of the Chicago Bulls in the NBA from 1985 to 2003)
Jerry Krause was a distinguished American sports scout and executive who notably held the position of general manager for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA from 1985 to 2003. Under his leadership, the Bulls secured six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998 with Michael Jordan at the helm. Krause received the NBA Executive of the Year Award in 1988 and 1996. Prior to his successful tenure with the Bulls, he also served in roles with the Baltimore Bullets and the Chicago White Sox. Krause's outstanding contributions to the sports industry were recognized with his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.