Jerry Reinsdorf
Jerry Reinsdorf
Jerry M. Reinsdorfis a CPA, lawyer and an owner of the NBA's Chicago Bulls and the MLB's Chicago White Sox. He started his professional life as a tax attorney with the Internal Revenue Service. He has been the head of the White Sox and Bulls for over 25 years...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth25 February 1936
CountryUnited States of America
cubs felt won
I felt all 88 of those years. I think I even felt the years that the Cubs haven't won on my shoulders.
instant last maybe red won
The instant the Red Sox won last year, I thought maybe we're next.
behalf true white
Cusack used to be a White Sox fan. He showed his true colors. Now that we won, someone on his behalf called my office. I wouldn't give them to him.
bothers known since son surprises
I've known Ozzie since he was 21 years old. He's like a son to me. Nothing about Ozzie surprises me, and nothing that Ozzie does bothers me.
amends biggest harold hear mistake moment pleased president talked toward trading
I was particularly pleased to hear how the president talked about Harold Baines. Because in a moment of jest, he once said his biggest mistake was trading Sammy Sosa for Harold Baines. So he went a long way toward making amends for that.
player sports wore
I only had one player in my 33 years of sports that couldn't be traded. He wore No. 23 - and 45 when he played baseball.
chapter far filing michael seen
I haven't seen any of it. As far as I know, Michael is not filing for Chapter 11.
great value
Like I said, Dennis has been of great value to our team.
emotional moment ovation
The most emotional moment of the day for me was the ovation for Aaron. That was just awesome.
time
It's the only time I ever did it.
design wife
My wife design the rings. I would say I like them anyway.
angeles ban business correct los official ownership press relinquish
The Commissioner was correct to ban Mr. Sterling from all official NBA business, to levy the stiffest allowable fine, and we will support his recommendation to press for Mr. Sterling to relinquish his ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise.
finally realized won
I think I finally realized we won the World Series.
boston cubs fans quite sure wait wonderful
It's not quite the same as in Boston because it's a one-team town. I'm sure there are some Cubs fans who aren't happy, but it's just a wonderful thing for our city. I can't wait to get back.