The son of Holocaust survivors, Zygi Wilf is a real estate developer who achieved success in his business ventures with Garden Homes Development, a nationwide leader in retail, commercial, and private residential development. Wilf is also the principal owner of the National Football League's Minnesota Vikings, which has seen three playoff appearances and won two NFC North titles under his leadership. In 2013 he was given the Fritz Pollard Alliances Tank Younger Award for his commitment to hiring minorities within the Viking franchise. Updated 2014
Zygi Wilf
Chairman, Minnesota Vikings
Born in: Germany
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