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So I'm doing some research on the bidders for DC's team - now reaching finalist stage, with some requisite Seligian footdragging to see if his buddy Stan Kasten can find some extra money in the couch cushions. It occurs to me that other than George Steinbrenner, we know next to nothing about these guys. Therefore, let's use the power of the blog to come up with our own database about these guys. First come, first served, in the following format:
YANKEES: George Steinbrenner, Principal Owner.
Steinbrenner has owned the team since 1973 after leading a group of private investors. Steinbrenner's money came mostly from his Cleveland shipbuilding company, American Shipbuilding Company (AmShip.) AmShip was started by his father. AmShip went bankrupt in the 1992 but Steinbrenner has ties through his son in law to Maritime Towing. His principal source of income is the Yankees themselves, believed to be unique in baseball if not sports. Yankees limited partners have included James M. Nederlander, Marvin Goldklang, John Henry, and Jeffrey Loria. A current list is unavailable. Steinbrenner's fortune is almost entirely wrapped up in the Yankees, meaning he is worth around a billion dollars.
UPDATE: The Wikipedia already has started something similar, so why reinvent the wheel. As pointed out by deadteddy8, go to this link and fill in the blank owners and correct or add to others.
His sons, Harold and Hank are General Partners - as is his son-in-law Steve Swindal.
His daughter Jennifer is a holdings partner - as is Jessica Steinbrenner.
In total, there are about 18 holdings partners, including Barry Halper. Some of them are related to each other - three guys named Crown and three named Nederlander.
Here's some information. About half the principal owners do not have pages, however.
Illitch opened his first Little Ceasar's in 1959 which eventually turned into the largest pizza take out chain in the country. In 1982 he made his first forray into sports ownership when he bought the Detroit Red Wings for $8 million dollars. Ten years later he purchased the Tigers for $85 million. In addition to the above mentioned businesses, Illitch also owns Olympia Entertainment and has a significant foothold in the Detroit real estate market.
Hicks was the cofounder of the investment firm Hicks, Muse, Tate, and Furst, which according to Wikipedia, is now worth $11 billion. Purchased the Dallas Stars in 1995 for $84 million, then the Rangers in 1999 for $250 million from a group that included current President Bush. Hicks retired from Hicks, Muse in 2004.
Hicks serves as chairman of the Southwest Sports Group, which includes the Rangers, Stars, and the Mesquite Rodeo. Has half-ownership in the Frisco RoughRiders AA team (Mandalay Entertainment owns the other half) and the American Airlines Center. Hicks also has extensive real estate holdings, is the vice-chairman of Clear Channel, a member of the University of Texas Board of Regents, and a Bush Pioneer.
UCLA's best pitcher pitched every inning of the WS, and pitched nothing but complete games all season long, leading the nation in K's. She's only a Freshman.
Hmmm....who has the highest payroll again? God it sure is good to be a Twins fan!
At least he decided to kick in 25% of the new stadium. What generosity!
http://www.startribune.com/stories/509/5447440.html
LaVelle, do you remember what paragraphs are?
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