Wagner: Bought minority ownership stake in Boston Red Sox in 2012
Herb Wagner · Herb Wagner – Opportunistic Value at Finepoint Capital (EP.460) · Sep 22, 2025 · at 1:07:47
Herb Wagner, founder of Finepoint Capital, discusses his personal ownership stake in Fenway Sports Group properties with Ted Seides.
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“Back in 2012 through one of my mentors, I was offered the chance to buy a small piece in the Boston Red Sox. And I instantly jumped at it.”
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