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Laura Ricketts
American political activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Laura Ricketts | |
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![]() Ricketts at the White House after the Cubs 2016 World Series victory | |
Born | Laura Marie Ricketts (1967-09-15) September 15, 1967 (age 56) |
Education | University of Chicago (BA) University of Michigan (JD) |
Occupation(s) | Board member, Chicago Cubs; Owner, Chicago Red Stars |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Brooke Skinner ā (m. 2015) |
Parent(s) | Joe Ricketts Marlene Volkmer |
Relatives | Pete Ricketts (brother) Todd Ricketts (brother) Thomas S. Ricketts (brother) |
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