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According to the WSJ …

If you want to own a pro-sports franchise, an advanced degree from Harvard or an undergrad degree from Georgetown (plus a few hundred million dollars) is the place to start.

Among the 122 franchises in the four major North American pro leagues, more owners graduated from Harvard’s business or law school (seven) than any other institution.

But, when it comes to undergraduate degrees, Georgetown is No. 1.

Five owners earned their undergraduate degrees there, including embattled Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and Washington’s Ted Leonsis, who owns the Wizards and Capitals.

Thanks to CS for feeding the lead …

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