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Basketball · Retired
Magic Johnson
Five-time champion who became one of the most successful athlete-owners in sports.
Off-the-field timeline
- 1991
- 2014Investing
Los Angeles FC
Co-owner of the MLS club, MLS Cup champion in 2022.
Sources: mlssoccer.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗ - 2023Investing
Washington Commanders
Invested $240 million in the Josh Harris-led group that bought the NFL team.
Sources: sportsbusinessjournal.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗ - —Investing
Los Angeles Dodgers
Part owner; World Series champion as owner in 2020, 2024 and 2025.
Sources: yahoo.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗ - —
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