The $845 million sale of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family was completed Tuesday, more than 2 1/2 years after the baseball franchise was put on the market.
wrigley fieldBankruptcy judge signs off on Tribune's Cubs saleNewsvine - business Thu, 09/24/2009 - 09:32
A federal bankruptcy judge cleared the way Thursday for the Tribune Co. to sell the Chicago Cubs and the storied Wrigley Field to the family of billionaire and longtime fan Joe Ricketts. Sale of Cubs and Wrigley Clears Important HurdleTopix - Business News Sat, 08/22/2009 - 20:01
The Chicago Cubs moved closer into the arms of new owners Friday when the Ricketts family signed a definitive agreement to buy the 133-year-old franchise; a stake in the regional cable network that carried some of its games; and Wrigley Field for $845 million. AP Source: Tribune, Ricketts reach Cubs sale dealNewsvine - business Mon, 07/06/2009 - 16:19
The Tribune Co. has reached a written agreement to sell the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets to the family of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts for about $900 million, a person close to the negotiations said Monday. |
