Jays Owner Ted Rogers Dies

by Tom Dakers on Dec 2, 2008 12:28 PM EST in News Comment 1 comment

Ted Rogers, head of Rogers Communications and Owner of the Blue Jays died yesterday of congestive heart failure.

Rogers built a huge communication empire and in 2000 bought the Jays for $112 million US. In 2004 he bought Skydome and renamed it Rogers Centre. Rogers was willing to spend money on the Jays allowing the payroll to climb not that it paid off in playoff appearances, but after Interbrew's cheapness it was nice to have an owner that would spend.

I have no idea how his death will effect the team. He is survived by his wife and four children.

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my condolences to his family

it’s interesting to speculate on how his passing might affect the team, but I personally have no clue. However, there is no doubt that the team is in better overall shape now than it was when Uncle Ted took over. Can’t really ask for more than that from an owner.

"Let us go forth awhile, and get better air in our lungs. Let us leave our closed rooms... The game of ball is glorious." - Walt Whitman

by hugo on Dec 3, 2008 8:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs