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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]
Jun 17, 2023 · Pride Month: Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts says she has ‘responsibility’ to represent gay community. The first openly gay owner of a major American sports team seeks to share her experience ‘that other people just don’t have’ following MLB’s recent controversies. By Maddie Lee. Jun 17, 2023, 5:00am PDT.
Jun 23, 2022 · Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts holds a rare position within men’s professional sports leagues. She is one of a few women currently at the ownership level. And as chairman of...
Sep 1, 2023 · The last 13 years as Chicago Cubs co-owner prepared Laura Ricketts for this moment. Ricketts spearheaded an investment group that officially became the new owner of the Chicago Red Stars on...
Aug 15, 2023 · CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts is leading a group that has agreed to purchase the National Women’s Soccer League’s Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts said Tuesday in a statement she is “honored” to lead a group comprised mostly of female Chicago business leaders purchasing the team.
Aug 15, 2023 · The Chicago Red Stars and a group of business leaders led by Laura Ricketts, co-owner of MLB ’s Chicago Cubs, have reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NWSL team, Ricketts’...
Feb 12, 2024 · Laura Ricketts. The activist and sports team owner, 56, on her family, media scrutiny, and that World Series win. Interview by Mike Thomas. Illustration by QuickHoney.