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Shahid Khan on 60 Minutes

November 14, 2012 | Category: Business, Community, Development, Manufacturing, News Room, University of Illinois

Shahid Khan, University of Illinois grad and Urbana business owner (Flex-N-Gate) was recently featured on 60 Minutes.

The story details his life to the United States, his time as a college student at the University of Illinois, his business success, his recent purchase of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL team, and his dedication to giving back to Champaign-Urbana.

To view the videos, visit the following link: Shahid Khan – 60 Minutes Interview.

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