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Barry K. Schwartz
American businessman
For other people named Barry Schwartz, see Barry Schwartz (disambiguation).
Barry K. Schwartz | |
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Born | (1942-05-25) May 25, 1942 (age 82)[1] New York City, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Businessman Racehorse owner |
Known for | Co-founder & chairman, Calvin Klein Inc. |
Board member of | New York Racing Association Philatelic Foundation |
Spouse | Sheryl Schwartz |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Alfred G.
Vanderbilt Award (2001) |
Barry K. Schwartz (born May 25, 1942)[1] is an American businessman, co-founder of Calvin Klein Inc., thoroughbred racehorse owner, and a former horse racing industry executive.
Biography
Schwartz's father, a grocer, was murdered when Barry was twenty-one years old.[2] Schwartz grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in The Bronx.[2] He is Jewish.[3][4] In 1968 he borrowed $10,000 to partner with childhood friend and fashion designer Cal