But he downplayed that in the glory of the moment Wednesday .
He started in 1993 as interim CEO and chairman of the board , administering Ewing Kauffman 's will , and purchased the franchise in 2000 .
He downplayed that in the glory of the moment Wednesday .
He started in 1993 as interim CEO and chairman of the board , administering Ewing Kauffman 's will , and purchased the franchise in 2000 .