Theo Epstein | |
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 Epstein in September 2010 | |
| Born | December 29, 1973 New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University (B.A.) University of San Diego (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Baseball executive |
| Spouse |
Marie Whitney (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Leslie Epstein (father) Ilene Gradman (mother) |
| Relatives | Philip G. Epstein (grandfather) Julius J. Epstein (great-uncle) |
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Theo Nathaniel Epstein (born December 29, 1973) is an American Major League Baseball executive who is, since 2024, the senior adviser and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball and Liverpool FC of the English Premier League, among other properties.
Epstein helped to end two of the longest World Series droughts in MLB history.[1] In 2004, when he was vice president and general manager for the Red Sox, the team won their first World Series championship in 86 years. His next job was president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, who in 2016 won their first World Series championship in 108 years. After his tenure in Chicago, he joined MLB as a consultant.[2]
- ^ "With Red Sox, Cubs, Theo Epstein ends 2 longest World Series droughts, becomes sure Hall of Famer". 3 November 2016. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Rogers, Jesse (January 14, 2021). "MLB hires former Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein as consultant to 'on-field matters'". Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved May 13, 2021.