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Who is John Fisher, the owner who is moving the Athletics to Las Vegas? Net worth, business, family...
The Oakland Athletics are moving to the city of Las Vegas, after the Major League Baseball owners approved the change.
John Fisher is the most disliked man in the city of Oakland, some would say, following the approval by Major League Baseball owners of the billionaire’s proposal to relocate to the city of Las Vegas, leaving the Californian city without another franchise.
The owner of the Oakland Athletics, the San Jose Earthquakes, and a rodeo franchise, Fisher has become the most hated figure in Oakland after snatching away their last sports team in the city. Now, you may be wondering: Who is John Fisher? The reality is that he has not earned a good reputation, and even media outlets in the United States have criticized his management as the franchise owner.
- Professional sports teams and the allure of Las Vegas
The fortune of John Fisher
According to Forbes, Fisher has a fortune of $2.6 billion, attributed to his partnership in the clothing company Gap, as the youngest son of the company’s founders. However, in addition to Gap, he is also a founding partner of the investment firm Sansome Partners and serves on the board of directors of the Silicon Schools Fund.
Earthquakes and Scottish football
He is the majority owner of the Oakland Athletics, the San Jose Earthquakes, and the Scottish team Glasgow Celtic. One of the major criticisms is that he does not sign renowned free agents, and he has consistently refused to invest in Oakland for a new stadium.
“Today is an incredibly difficult day for Oakland A’s fans. It’s a great day for Las Vegas. I want to thank the MLB commissioner for his full support in reaching the best solution,” Fisher said on Thursday.
What happens next, we will watch with interest.