CANTON, Ohio — Former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., has had many opportunities to return to the NFL. But the only team he was interested in buying was the Bucs, and he actually got a group together about 10 years ago to approach the Glazer family, which owns the team.
Of course, the Glazers made it known the team wasn't for sale and over the years, DeBartolo has developed a friendship with the family.
On Friday, DeBartolo said he has ruled out ever returning to the NFL as an owner.
"Been there, done that," he said.