John Fisher (businessman)
John Fisher | |
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| Born | John Joseph Fisher June 1, 1961 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (BA) Stanford University (MBA) |
| Known for | Owner of the Athletics and San Jose Earthquakes |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laura Meier Fisher |
| Parent(s) | Donald Fisher Doris F. Fisher |
| Family | Robert J. Fisher (brother) William S. Fisher (brother) |
John Joseph Fisher (born June 1, 1961) is an American businessman. He is the principal owner of the Athletics of Major League Baseball, the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer, and the Texas Rattlers of the Professional Bull Riders organization.
Fisher is the son of Gap founders Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher, inheriting his fortune from them, and amassing an estimated net worth of $3 billion. Along with his father, he was a part-owner of the San Francisco Giants, purchasing a stake in the team in 1992 as part of an investment group that prevented the team from relocating to the Tampa Bay area. In 2005, Fisher sold his stake in the Giants to buy the Oakland Athletics. His ownership of the team has been regarded as one of the worst in sports, as it is believed that he deliberately tanked the Athletics to kill fan interest in Oakland in order to make a move to Las Vegas easier. Under Fisher, the team plans to relocate from Oakland to the Las Vegas metropolitan area after an agreement where Nevada provides $380 million in taxpayer money towards a new stadium for the team.