Spalding sporting goods was founded in 1876 by Albert Spalding
Jr.
Then it was bought by Russell Corporation in 2003, except for
the golf products, which were purchased by Callaway that year.
The Russell corporation was bought in 2006 by Berkshire
Hathaway, which now is controlled by Warren Buffett who currently
is President and CEO of Berkshire.
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