BOSTON (AP) — Theo Epstein, who as Red Sox general manager was the architect of two World Series championships, is returning to the organization as a minority owner and part-time senior adviser to its parent company, Fenway Sports Group.
Epstein, who also helped the Chicago Cubs win the 2016 title — their first in 108 years — will advise the sports and entertainment conglomerate on operations and investment strategy.
“The special connection I feel toward this organization and the ownership group has stayed with me through the years.”Fenway Sports Group owns the Red Sox, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Liverpool of the English Premier League and NASCAR's RFK Racing.
After joining the Red Sox in 2002 at the age of 28 — the youngest general manager in baseball history — Epstein helped build the ballclub that won it all in 2004, the first Red Sox championship in 86 years.
“There is no question that Theo left an indelible mark on our history that represented a transformative era,” Fenway Sports Group principal owner John Henry said.
Persons:
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Organizations:
BOSTON, Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Penguins, English Premier League, RFK Racing, Major League Baseball, Arctos Partners, Cubs
Locations:
Liverpool, FSG