With a bull market and easy credit from junk bonds, the 1980s became a dream decade for corporate raiders. And, one of the stars was Samuel Heyman, who made a fortune.Unfortunately, this week he died, at the age of 70.
Interestingly enough, Heyman's career was more than just about commerce. For example, after graduating from the Harvard Law School in 1963, he went on to work at the US Justice Department (under Robert Kennedy). From there, he became the assistant US Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
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