At last, the mystery Steeler investor has been revealed, and it is a name you're familiar with: Hall of Fame receiver John Stallworth. Stallworth, who's been a successful businessman since his retirement in 1987, is currently the president and CEO of family based investment group Genesis II following his involvement in a successful technology company.
Stallworth is joined by several other new investors in the team: Bruce V. Rauner, chairman of venture capital firm GTCR Golder Rauner; Pilot Travel Centers CEO James Haslam III; movie executive Thomas Tull; the Pittsburgh-based Paul family and the Varischetti family of Brockway, Pa. All of the partners have been approved by the NFL.
The Steelers were recently valued at $1 billion by Forbes.com, placing them 18th among NFL franchises. Which means John Stallworth and friends could be getting a nice return on their investment if things play out the right way.
Stallworth is joined by several other new investors in the team: Bruce V. Rauner, chairman of venture capital firm GTCR Golder Rauner; Pilot Travel Centers CEO James Haslam III; movie executive Thomas Tull; the Pittsburgh-based Paul family and the Varischetti family of Brockway, Pa. All of the partners have been approved by the NFL.
The Steelers were recently valued at $1 billion by Forbes.com, placing them 18th among NFL franchises. Which means John Stallworth and friends could be getting a nice return on their investment if things play out the right way.
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