Lewis N. Wolff | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1935 (age 88–89) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin (B.A.) Washington University in St. Louis (M.B.A.) |
| Occupation | Investor |
| Known for | Former owner and current chairman emeritus for the Oakland Athletics Former owner of the San Jose Earthquakes |
| Spouse | Jean Wolff |
| Children | 3 |
Lewis N. Wolff (born December 13, 1935) is an American real estate developer. Wolff had been co-chairman of the Board of Sunstone Investors, Inc. from October 2004 to April 2014.[1] Wolff owned sports franchises. He was most well known for his ownership of the Oakland Athletics and as the co-owner of the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. However, in November 2016, Wolff sold his share[2] in the Oakland Athletics to John J. Fisher, and currently serves as the team's Chairman Emeritus.[3] Wolff is credited with the redevelopment and revitalization of downtown San Jose, California where he was the largest developer of offices, hotels, and parking for many years.
- ^ "Lewis Wolff - Forbes". forbes.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2012.
- ^ Ozanian, Mike (November 18, 2016). "Fisher Family Buys Remaining Stake Of Oakland Athletics From Wolff". Forbes. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
- ^ "Oakland A's". LEW WOLFF. Archived from the original on 2019-03-06. Retrieved 2017-04-16.