Let me tell you about the time I dug into who really owns the New York Mets. You know, I’ve always been a baseball fan, and the Mets, well, they’ve got a special place in my heart. So, I got curious about the big boss behind the team, and what I found was pretty interesting.
First off, I started with a simple search. I just wanted to know the basics, like who’s the current owner and when did they take over. Turns out, it’s this guy named Steve Cohen. He’s not just any guy, though. He’s a billionaire, big time, a hedge fund billionaire to be precise!
- I found out that Cohen bought the Mets back in 2020.
- The deal was huge, something like 2.4 billion dollars. Can you imagine?
- This purchase made him the richest owner in the entire league, with a net worth of around 21.3 billion dollars.
So, I kept digging. I wanted to know more about this Cohen guy. Turns out, he owns almost all of the franchise. I read somewhere that he holds about 95% of the Mets. That’s almost everything!
Then, I compared him to other team owners. Man, there are some wealthy people in sports. I saw that some guy named Steve Ballmer, who owns the Los Angeles Clippers, is even richer! But in the world of Major League Baseball, Cohen’s the king, at least money-wise.
I also learned that he’s not just the richest in 2020, but he’s still the wealthiest MLB owner in 2024. That’s some serious staying power.
Honestly, this whole thing got me thinking about how much money is involved in professional sports. It’s mind-blowing. But at the end of the day, I’m just glad there’s someone with deep pockets taking care of my Mets. Let’s go, Mets!
