Posted on 04/13/2023 12:35:54 PM PDT by Red Badger
A surprising number of the most expensive sports teams sales were triggered by scandal. Or maybe that's not so surprising.
The Washington Commanders are reportedly being sold to billionaire hedge fun manager Josh Harris for a staggering $6 billion, a price tag that would smash the record for most expensive sports team sale in U.S. history.
With the Commanders reportedly soon to be at the top of that list, let's take a refreshed look at the 10 most expensive sports team sales. Were they also partially spurred by scandal and wrongdoing, like Dan Snyder's sale of the Commanders? Let's find out.
1. Washington Commanders Snyder's 24-year tenure as Commanders owner can't be seen as anything but a failure. His leadership (or meddling) caused the team to constantly struggle and take up near-permanent residence at the bottom of the NFC East, and the NFL determined that he fostered a dysfunctional workplace that was actively hostile toward women. He drove away one of the most dedicated fan bases in football, visibly lessening the value of his franchise, and yet will still walk away from the NFL with a cool $6 billion.
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Six billion ain’t what it used to be.
What is the Washington Commanders?
Never heard of them.
>>Cowboys & Commanders has no appeal.
True, but when they play New England, it’s Patriots -vs- Commies.
Kneel and drink your Bud Lite!
KNEEL BEFORE SUDS!.......................
I think Washington Indigenous Peoples has a nice ring to it.
Should have changed it to the Washington Warriors and kept all logos the same.
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