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Chan Ho Park becomes first Korean to buy a stake in an MLB club by joining Athletics group
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Chan Ho Park's involvement with the Athletics and the team's ownership structure are available from the source, including more information about Park's baseball career, which spanned 17 years.
A former major league pitcher has made history by becoming the first Korean to buy a stake in a major league club. Chan Ho Park, who was the first Korean major league player, has joined the ownership group of the Athletics. This development is significant for the Athletics as they prepare for their upcoming move.
The team is set to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028. Further details about Chan Ho Park's involvement with the Athletics and the team's ownership structure are available from the source, including more information about Park's baseball career, which spanned 17 years.
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Category: parks Published: July 27, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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