10 Facts About Spencer Hays

Spencer Hays was an American businessman and art collector.

Spencer Hays was the majority owner and chairman of the executive committee of Southwestern family of companies.

Spencer Hays attended Texas Christian University on a basketball scholarship.

Spencer Hays became vice president of sales in 1966, executive vice president in 1971, and president in 1973.

Spencer Hays was the majority owner of Southwestern Family of Companies until the time of his death.

Spencer Hays purchased Oxxford Clothes, high-end men's suit and sport coat manufacturer, in 1994.

Spencer Hays was the owner of Athlon Sports Communications, a publisher of sports manuals.

Spencer Hays was inducted into the hall of fame of the Direct Selling Association in 1983.

Spencer Hays donated $2 million to his alma mater, Texas Christian University.

Spencer Hays met his wife, Marlene, at 14; they married when he was 19.