Why Did Peter O’Malley Sell the Dodgers in 1997?

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley revealed his plans to sell the Dodgers Jan. 6, 1997, signaling the end of a 50-year-long partnership between the Dodgers and the O’Malley family.

Several factors contributed to the ultimate sale of the team, with Peter O’Malley himself revealing the city’s rejection of his plans to build a football stadium played a huge part in his decision.

July 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo (left) presents former team president Peter O’Malley with flowers following his presenting of The Order of the Rising sun before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium.“I can’t deny that was a factor,”…