Miami, FL – Thursday, June 25, 2009 - - Stephen M. Ross, Owner and Managing General Partner of the Miami Dolphins, announced today that 19-time Grammy Award-winning producer Emilio Estefan and international superstar Gloria Estefan are joining the organization as minority owners of the franchise.
The Estefans are the first Cuban-Americans to hold an ownership stake in a NFL franchise and one of the few Hispanics league-wide to hold this unique distinction.
“I have always said that ownership should reflect the wonderful diversity of South Florida,” said Ross, “and having Emilio and Gloria join the team as minority partners is just the first step towards including many of the diverse elements of this community as part of our ownership group. Read more...
Gloria and Emilio Estefan will be announced as Miami Dolphins minority owners on Thursday.
The announcement will come via Dolphins majority owner Stephen Ross in a bid to garner interest in the growing Hispanic market. Ross has also been trying to associate the team with a more "show-business" flair.
Its been a few days since we've blogged but having back to back shows in Zaragoza and Madrid was a bit grueling so I'll give you an update over the last few days.