Whether you love him or hate him, Dave Portnoy is a household name for sports fans.

Portnoy rose to fame after founding Barstool Sports in 2003. While the brand struggled during its early days of just being a newspaper, Portnoy has since turned it into a major media company with a huge social media presence. (Barstool Beach House, anyone?)

Over the years, Portnoy has become known for his controversial presence online but has also gained a massive following for his One Bite pizza reviews. Whatever corner of the internet you’re on, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard of Portnoy.

Keep scrolling to look back at the Barstool founder’s ups and downs over the years:

Founding Barstool Sports

Portnoy launched Barstool as a weekly newspaper in 2003, eventually turning it into a blog in 2007, whi

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