Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
New Rule: Bill Maher Now A Minority Owner Of The Mets
By
Jen Chung
Published Jun 4, 2012
Modified Jun 4, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jen Chung
Published Jun 4, 2012
Modified Jun 4, 2012
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
The Mets are on a hot streak: The team just had its first no-hitter ever, they will host the 2013 All-Star Game and they are tied for first place in the NL East. And now it's just been revealed that provocative political comedian Bill Maher is a minority owner! New rule: When Mr. Met shoots t-shirts at fans, the t-shirts need to say how the Democrats don't have any ideas.
With principal owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz bruised after fallout from their investments with Bernard Madoff, the team had offered minority ownership stakes in the franchise for $20 million a piece. Maher says he's been a minority owner for months, "I think people sometimes forget there's only one National League franchise in New York City, and they're not making anymore. I think it’s a great investment. I just thought it would be a great place, especially after I’ve seen some of the ways money can disappear in recent years. I had my money in Lehman Brothers in 2008."
Maher further explained, "I read about it in the paper in December. There was an article in the newspaper saying the Mets, you know, this was available. You could buy these limited partnerships," and joked, "My role is to bring luck to the team like I did this weekend. Let's be honest, they did not have a no-hitter for 50 years, I buy in and come to town and there's a no-hitter. Draw your own conclusions."
Via Bill Maher's Twitter
Besides getting to celebrate his sister's birthday with Mr. Met, Maher filmed a video for fans—"Ya gotta believe."
Maher said he wasn't sure why noted Mets fan Jerry Seinfeld didn't buy a stake "because he sure has more money than I do." Seinfeld Tweeted last night, "Just spoke with financial advisor. Have decided to purchase @billmaher. #gotmymindonmymoney"
Tagged
baseball
bill maher
mets
new rules
wilpons
Jen Chung
Jen Chung is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
After Trump defunding, thousands losing rental assistance in NYC may finally have relief
The Trump administration issued new guidance outlining a plan to replace expiring rental assistance vouchers with a new program.
By
David Brand
Published Oct 6, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. ET
Blind man dismissed from grand jury duty can sue NY for discrimination, judge rules
Albert Elia accused officials of "systemic discrimination" against blind people looking to serve on juries.
By
Samantha Max
News
Blind man dismissed from grand jury duty can sue NY for discrimination, judge rules
Albert Elia accused officials of "systemic discrimination" against blind people looking to serve on juries.
By
Samantha Max
Gatorade recall affects drinks sold in New York and New Jersey
By
Giulia Heyward
Gov. Hochul declares upstate NY measles outbreak a ‘disaster emergency’
By
Caroline Lewis
NYPD detective forced to retire after false statements in Brooklyn investigation
By
Charles Lane
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .