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In 1985, Jerry Reinsdorf's investor group paid $16 million for the Chicago Bulls; four decades later, Forbes values the team at $6.7 billion
Michael Jordan was still a rookie when Jerry Reinsdorf took control of the Chicago Bulls in March 1985. His investor group acquired control of a franchise valued at about $16 million.
Chicago White Sox News / HITC / October 1
White Sox owner says he’s ‘going to convert’ after reading the Pope’s letter to the team
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf has responded after receiving a letter from Pope Leo XIV. The Pope was born in Chicago, Illinois, and has been speaking about the White Sox recently after they secured a place in the postseason.
Chicago White Sox News / EssentiallySports / October 1
'It’s Depressing': White Sox Owner Reveals What Made the Team’s Turnaround So Special
90-year-old owner Jerry Reinsdorf didn’t expect 2026 to be the year. But then, the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros in the best-of-three Wild Card series in just two games and are heading to the ALDS after three consecutive 100+ loss seasons.
Chicago White Sox News / HITC / September 30
‘Abundant blessings…’ Pope Leo XIV’s touching letter to Chicago White Sox ahead of MLB Playoffs
Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong Chicago sports fan, wrote a letter to Jerry Reinsdorf, owner and chairman of the Chicago White Sox. Chicago has a history of being one of the country’s biggest sports cities and housing the most passionate sports fans across the entire world.
Chicago White Sox News / The Lead / September 21
Can the Chicago White Sox Make the World Series?
On Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, the Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game. That brought their record to 27-88, 41.5 games out of first place days into August.
Chicago Bulls News / The Spun / August 4
Official Cause of Death Released For Bulls Legend Stacey King
The Chicago Bulls lost a legend this summer as Stacey King, who went from being a contributor to the first three of their six NBA titles in the 1990s to a TV commentator for two decades, passed away at the age of 59.
Chicago Bulls News / Total Pro Sports / June 7
Beloved NBA Announcer Has Shockingly Died Ahead Of Game 3 Of The NBA Finals
Former Chicago Bulls big man and NBA announcer Stacey King died on Sunday. He was just 59 at the time of the tragedy. King was a member of the team that won three consecutive NBA championships from 1991 through 1993.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 10
Michael Jordan on Why He Walked Away After Sixth Championship
On January 13, 1999, Michael Jordan walked into a press conference and announced his retirement for the second time. Eight hundred reporters were in the room.
Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / May 6
Chicago Bulls owner admits he failed the fans
The Chicago Bulls have had a curse ever since owner Jerry Reinsdorf made the decision not to run it back after the 1988 NBA championship, prompting Michael Jordan to briefly retire.
Carolina Panthers News / Carolina Panthers on SI / December 1
NFL insider details why the Carolina Panthers are a legitimate threat
If you don't know what to make of the 7-6 Carolina Panthers you're definitely not alone. On any given Sunday the Panthers can look like the most-pathetic franchise in professional sports not owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, or they could look like a dangerous team on the rise.
Chicago Bulls News / Athlon Sports / July 18, 2025
NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas Makes Bold Claim About Chicago Bulls Front Office & Chicago Sports
NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has always carried the pride of Chicago with him. And when reflecting on the formative figures of his youth and the architects of basketball excellence in his hometown, Thomas is crystal clear about who deserves their flowers.
Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / June 24, 2025
Chris Getz Addresses Whether Justin Ishbia Will Help Increase Chicago White Sox Payroll
CHICAGO –– One sentence in the White Sox news release on June 5 that Jerry Reinsdorf reached a long-term ownership investment agreement with Justin Ishbia could lead fans to wonder what the future may look like.
Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / June 22, 2025
Reinsdorf Faces Deposition in Sox Park Shooting Lawsuit
Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago White Sox, is slated for deposition over a haunting incident at Guaranteed Rate Field in 2023. Two women were injured during a game, leading to a lawsuit that puts the team's security measures under scrutiny.
Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / June 5, 2025
White Sox make announcement about their ownership situation
The White Sox have fallen on hard times under Jerry Reinsdorf’s leadership, including an MLB-record 121 losses in 2024.
Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6, 2025
Report: Jerry Reinsdorf not pursuing sale of White Sox
It sounds like Reinsdorf has no intention of selling the White Sox amid rumors to the contrary and the team's current state.
Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / February 19, 2025
Fun With Polls: Rethinking the Reigns - Reinsdorf vs. Comiskey's White Sox Ownership Faceoff
In the storied chronicles of the Chicago White Sox, the names Jerry Reinsdorf and Charles Comiskey conjure very differing sentiments. Both have had a storied
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 15, 2024
Bulls Owner Jerry Reinsdorf Won’t Make Trades With Lakers Because He Doesn’t Want LeBron James Infringing Upon Michael Jordan’s Legacy: ‘They’re Just Not Gonna Help LeBron’
According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf won’t make trades with the Los Angeles Lakers because he doesn’t want LeBron James infringing upon Michael Jordan‘s legacy. Reinsdorf doesn’t want to help LeBron and the Lakers get better. Jordan and LeBron are two of the best players in NBA history.
MLB News / Just Baseball / November 3, 2024
A White Sox Fan’s Plea to Jerry Reinsdorf: Just Sell the Team!
The latest south-side development is just one in a long string of disappointments for followers of the Chicago White Sox. I don’t buy any of it. By now,
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / October 18, 2024
Careful what you wish for: Could White Sox leave Chicago if Jerry Reinsdorf sells team?
Chicago White Sox fans understandably are itching for new ownership, but should keep in mind that Nashville is over seven hours away.
Chicago White Sox News / The Forkball / October 17, 2024
The Possibility Reinsdorf Selling the White Sox Raises Hopes and Fears
Yesterday a report from the Athletic surfaced that indicated Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf was in negotiations with a group headed by Dave Stewart to sell the White Sox.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16, 2024
Report reveals status of Bulls amid Jerry Reinsdorf, White Sox sale rumors
Jerry Reinsdorf could be putting the Chicago White Sox up for sale, but fans of the other pro sports team that Reinsdorf owns may not be as lucky. The
Chicago White Sox News / The Forkball / September 12, 2024
Jerry Reinsdorf Speaks, Nausea Ensues
The Chicago White Sox are hurtling towards the worst record in the history of MLB, but you can always count on Sox owner, Jerry Reinsdorf, to make things worse.
Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / September 11, 2024
Jerry Reinsdorf’s Empty Rhetoric, Promises, and Legacy of Failure Define a White Sox Franchise in Freefall
A little over a year has passed since Jerry Reinsdorf last spoke to the press. In that news conference, he addressed the Chicago White Sox' 101-loss season, which led to the firings of his longtime executives Rick Hahn and Kenny Williams.
Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21, 2024
Chicago mayor addresses possibility of using public funding for new White Sox stadium
Last month, the White Sox announced plans for a potential new stadium on Chicago’s South Loop.
Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2023
The White Sox are a hopeless mess under owner Jerry Reinsdorf
The Chicago White Sox is an organization with a lot of problems. But the biggest problem is not any one player on the field, or the manager in the dugout, or even the new general manager, Chris Getz, in the front office.
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