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Posted in Jeremy Jacobs June 29th, 2007

Apparently, one slumping franchise isn’t enough for Jeremy Jacobs

Today’s Buffalo Business First is reporting that Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs might have some interest in purchasing the Buffalo Bills, should the opportunity present itself. Jacobs is from the Buffalo area so it makes sense that he’d be interested in purchasing the local football team. However, the whole thing isn’t that easy.

NFL rules prohibit those who own a major sports franchise in an NFL city from buying a football team in another city. Thus, because the Boston region is already home to football’s New England Patriots, NFL rules don’t allow the Bills to be sold to Jacobs. And he isn’t selling the Bruins.

Not only that, but Jacobs was also just elected as the NHL’s Chairman of the Board, so he’s got quite a bit of stake in hockey. Also, the Wilson family has no intention of selling the Bills as long as Ralph is still alive (he’s a healthy 88).

So there really doesn’t seem to be much of a story here, aside from Jacobs saying he has an interest. But really, if we had enough money, wouldn’t most of us express an interest in buying a major sports franchise?

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