Jim Pohlad

James Pohlad (born 1953)[1] is the owner of the Minnesota Twins of the American League. He is the son of Eloise (O'Rourke) and businessman Carl Pohlad, who initially made the family's fortune in banking and later diversified into other industries, including an investment into the Minnesota Twins.

Upon the death of his father, on January 5, 2009, he inherited ownership of the Twins franchise.[2] His brother is Bill Pohlad, a film director and producer.

References
  1. Garrison-Sprenger, Nicole (2006-10-22). "Pohlad family maintains diverse business interests".
  2. La Velle E. Neal III (2009-01-05). "Family will continue to run Twins". Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved 2009-01-06.


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