Marge Schott

Businesswoman and Cincinnati Reds owner

Marge Schott - Businesswoman and Cincinnati Reds owner
Born

August 18th, 1928
96 years ago

Died

March 2nd, 2004
21 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A businesswoman, focused primarily on professional baseball, owned the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1999. Under ownership, led the Reds to a World Series championship in 1990. Schott's tenure was marked by numerous controversies related to her comments and management style. After selling the team, operated a successful dog breeding business. In 2004, passed away from complications related to cancer.

Owned the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1999

Led the Reds to a World Series championship in 1990

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