Laura Ricketts

Laura Ricketts
Ricketts at the White House after the Cubs 2016 World Series victory
Born
Laura Marie Ricketts

(1967-09-15) September 15, 1967 (age 57)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Chicago (BA)
University of Michigan (JD)
Occupation(s)Board member, Chicago Cubs; Owner, Chicago Red Stars
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Brooke Skinner
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(m. 2015)​
Parent(s)Joe Ricketts
Marlene Volkmer
RelativesPete Ricketts (brother)
Todd Ricketts (brother)
Thomas S. Ricketts (brother)

Laura Marie Ricketts[1] (born December 15, 1967) is an American political activist and former attorney who is co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts is also a board member of Lambda Legal[2] and the Housing Opportunities for Women organization.[3] Ricketts' ownership stake in the Cubs makes her the first openly gay owner of a major-league sports franchise.[4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference UChicago was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Lambda Legal Board of Directors and National Leadership Council". Lambda Legal. 22 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 May 2007. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
  3. ^ "HOW 2007 Annual Report" (Press release). Housing Opportunities for Women. 2007. Archived from the original on 2009-10-06. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  4. ^ "Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner". Windy City Times. 2009-11-01. Archived from the original on 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2009-11-04.