Troy Aikman discusses selling Padres stake before record sale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Troy Aikman revealed he sold his stake in the San Diego Padres prior to the team’s record $3.9 billion sale. Aikman’s ownership began in 2009 but ended around 2012 due to a failed ownership group approval for managing partner Jeff Moorad. The Padres' value surged due to aggressive spending by new ownership led by Peter Seidler and has since made the franchise one of MLB's most valuable. Aikman exited without fanfare, as the franchise transformed following his departure.
- •Aikman sold his Padres stake around 2012.
- •Failed approval of Moorad caused the sale collapse.
- •Seidler’s investment led to four playoff appearances.
- •Padres reached a record attendance of 3.4 million in 2025.
- •New ownership acquired the Padres for $3.9 billion.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys' great Troy Aikman reveals why he missed Padres’ record $3.9B sale
"Troy Aikman explained why he sold his Padres ownership stake years before the team's record $3.9 billion sale.
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