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Eddie Jordan, The Dublin Bank Clerk Who Gave Michael Schumacher His F1 Debut

Michael Schumacher on his F1 debut in a Jordan (third right, green) at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps (Credit: AFP)

Eddie Jordan, the fast-talking Dubliner who famously gave Michael Schumacher his debut, made his name in Formula One before putting his head for figures to good use in establishing a massive fortune from a diverse portfolio of business ventures.

The former bank clerk, who died on Thursday aged 76 after a battle with prostate cancer, became smitten by motorsport on a summer break in Jersey.

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