Carl Pohlad | |
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 Statue of Carl Pohlad and Eloise O'Rourke Pohlad at Target Field. | |
| Born | August 23, 1915 Valley Junction, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 2009 (aged 93) Edina, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Gonzaga University |
| Known for | Owner of the Minnesota Twins (1984–2009) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 (including Jim and Bill Pohlad) |
| Awards | 1987 World Series and 1991 World Series Champion |
Carl Ray Pohlad (August 23, 1915 – January 5, 2009) was an American financier from Minnesota. Pohlad is best known as the owner of the Minnesota Twins baseball franchise from 1984 (succeeding Calvin Griffith) until his death in 2009.[1]
In 2009, Pohlad had an estimated net worth of $3.6 billion, placing him 102nd on the annual Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans.[2]
- ^ "Obituary for Carl R. Pohlad". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Lavietes, Stuart (January 5, 2009). "Carl R. Pohlad, Owner of Minnesota Twins, Dies at 93". New York Times. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2015.