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From humble roots in Washington, Missouri, to becoming a billionaire and Chairman of Lee Enterprises, David Hoffmann’s journey is pure grit. A standout athlete with scholarship offers, he chose family over fame—only to face setbacks: a knee injury, a coach’s ultimatum, and a broken engagement. He quit football, transferred to school where his future wife was studying, and worked baling hay and waiting tables to earn his degree in industrial safety. That foundation launched a business empire—and now, he’s pouring millions into saving local newspapers, proving that resilience doesn’t just build wealth, it builds communities.

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