Who Owns the Dodgers? A Tale of Billionaires and Baseball
So, you wanna know who owns the Dodgers, huh? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a story filled with more twists and turns than a Vin Scully broadcast.
From Brooklyn to Billions
Let's start with a little history lesson. The Dodgers weren't always the glamorous LA team we know and love today. They started life as the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (a name that sounds like it belongs to a Victorian-era wrestling tag team), and went through a few name changes before settling on the Dodgers in 1932.
For decades, ownership was a relatively straightforward affair. Then came the McCourt era. Frank McCourt, a man with a business acumen as sharp as a butter knife, bought the team in 2004. His reign was a rollercoaster of financial mismanagement, bitter divorce, and a whole lot of drama that would make a soap opera blush.
The Guggenheims to the Rescue
Enter the Guggenheim Baseball Management, a group of investors led by Mark Walter. In 2012, they swooped in like baseball-loving superheroes and bought the Dodgers for a cool $2 billion. And who's in this group, you ask? Well, there's Magic Johnson, the basketball legend turned businessman. There's Todd Boehly, a financial whiz who's also part-owner of the Chelsea Football Club. Basically, it's a who's who of rich and famous people who love baseball.
So, there you have it. The Dodgers are currently owned by a group of billionaires who seem to have a pretty good handle on things. But hey, who knows? Maybe in another decade or so, we'll be talking about the Kardashian-Jenner Dodgers ownership. Stranger things have happened.
How to... Dodgers Ownership Edition
How to become an owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers?
- Step 1: Win the lottery (or invent something revolutionary).
- Step 2: Have a billion or two dollars lying around.
- Step 3: Convince a group of equally wealthy friends to join you.
- Step 4: Outbid every other billionaire on the planet.
How to impress a Dodgers fan?
- Know the Dodgers' history.
- Be able to quote Vin Scully.
- Have a strong opinion on Fernando Valenzuela.
How to survive a Dodgers game?
- Bring sunscreen.
- Dress in layers.
- Stock up on overpriced beer.
How to catch a foul ball?
- Wear a glove.
- Be quick.
- Hope for the best.
How to deal with Dodgers heartbreak?
- Find a therapist.
- Start a new hobby.
- Remember, there's always next year.