Marvin Goldklang
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Marvin Goldklang is a minority owner of the New York Yankees
. He is also the principal owner of four minor league baseball teams, and assists in the management of others.
’ Chairman of the Board since the team’s inception in 1992. He played a key role in the formation of the “new” Northern League in 1992, and in 2006 assisted in the formation of the “new” American Association.
He is also the principal owner of the Fort Myers Miracle
, the Minnesota Twins
' entry in the Class A Florida State League
; Charleston RiverDogs
, the New York Yankees
’ affiliate in the Class A South Atlantic League
, and the Hudson Valley Renegades
, the Tampa Bay Rays
’ affiliate in the short-season New York-Penn League.
In 2004, the South Atlantic League inducted him into its Hall of Fame. Baseball America
has identified him as among the most influential people in baseball.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. He is also the principal owner of four minor league baseball teams, and assists in the management of others.
Minor League Baseball
Goldklang has served as the St. Paul SaintsSt. Paul Saints
The St. Paul Saints are a professional baseball team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. The Saints are a member of the North Division of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
’ Chairman of the Board since the team’s inception in 1992. He played a key role in the formation of the “new” Northern League in 1992, and in 2006 assisted in the formation of the “new” American Association.
He is also the principal owner of the Fort Myers Miracle
Fort Myers Miracle
The Fort Myers Miracle is the Class A Advanced minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball club, currently managed by Jake Mauer. Home games are played at the Lee County Sports Complex in Hammond Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,500, and opened in...
, the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
' entry in the Class A Florida State League
Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Class A-Advanced minor league baseball league operating in the state of Florida. They are one of three leagues currently operating in Class A-Advanced, the third highest of six classifications of minor leagues...
; Charleston RiverDogs
Charleston RiverDogs
The Charleston RiverDogs are a Minor League Baseball team based in Charleston, South Carolina. They play in the class A South Atlantic League and are an affiliate of the New York Yankees. Their home stadium is at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park...
, the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
’ affiliate in the Class A South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
, and the Hudson Valley Renegades
Hudson Valley Renegades
The Hudson Valley Renegades are a minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team is a member of the New York - Penn League, a Class A Short Season league. The Renegades play at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, NY....
, the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
’ affiliate in the short-season New York-Penn League.
In 2004, the South Atlantic League inducted him into its Hall of Fame. Baseball America
Baseball America
Baseball America is a magazine which covers baseball at every level, with a particular focus on up-and-coming players in high school, college, Japan, and the minor leagues. It is currently published in the form of a bi-weekly newspaper, five annual reference book titles, a weekly podcast, and a...
has identified him as among the most influential people in baseball.