Keith Stein
Keith Stein | |
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| Born | |
| Education | York University (LLB) |
| Occupations | Businessman, entrepreneur, lawyer, sports executive |
| Employer | Dentons |
Keith Stein is a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and entrepreneur. He is the co-owner and CEO of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League.[1][2] In 2024, he co-founded the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) with Justine Siegal.[3]
Career
[edit]Stein graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1987, and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1989.[4][5] He served as counsel at Heenan Blaikie from 2008 to 2014, since which point he has been counsel at Dentons.[6] He has taught at York University and the Law Society of Ontario.[5]
Stein's entrepreneurial endeavors include investing in Simmons Records, a record label owned by Gene Simmons,[7][8] and in Psychedelic Water, a Canadian beverage brand which sells kava-based drinks.[9]
In 2000, Stein worked with Rob Godfrey to establish the Toronto Phantoms of the Arena Football League.[9][10] In 2023, Stein and Godfrey, purchased the Canadian Baseball League's Toronto Maple Leafs.[11] Following the purchase, Stein has also served as the team's CEO.[2]
In October 2024, Stein cofounded the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) with Justine Siegal.[12] He cited the success of other women's sports leagues, including the Women's National Basketball Association and the National Women's Soccer League, as sources of inspiration.[13] The WPBL's debut season is planned to commence on August 1, 2026.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Stein is Jewish.[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ Colley, Mark (December 3, 2024). "$1 million and a dream: The new owners of Toronto's baseball Maple Leafs 'want to make this team really big'". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- 1 2 Camras, Noah (April 23, 2026). "Former Dodgers All-Star Yasiel Puig Signs With New Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ Alexander, Jimmy (August 23, 2025). "'There's always a chance at your dream': Women in baseball finally have a league of their own". WTOP News. Washington D.C. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Everton Welcomes New Directors and Reports on Annual and Special Shareholders Meeting Results". OTC Markets. May 28, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Keith Stein". Dentons. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Dentons Canada LLP welcomes 22 new partners and counsel". Dentons. February 13, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933". Securities and Exchange Commission. February 3, 2006. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ Oehmke, Philipp (November 16, 2018). "Ein Crashkurs zum Reichwerden" [A Crash Course on Getting Rich]. Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- 1 2 Bradley, Jonathan (July 9, 2021). "Canadian company hopes to capitalize on psychedelics craze with new drink". Financial Post. Toronto. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Toronto Phantoms: Arena Football League History (2001-2002)". Fun While It Lasted. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ Hornby, Lance (November 10, 2023). "Toronto Maple Leafs baseball club sold for estimated $1 million to son of ex-Blue Jays president". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
- ↑ Megdal, Howard (October 30, 2024). "With WPBL, pro women's baseball suddenly appears within reach". The IX Sports. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ Islam, Arif (October 30, 2024). "New US women's professional baseball league to launch in 2026". SportsPro. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Women's pro baseball league unveils nicknames, logos for 1st season". ESPN. July 8, 2026. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ Hirsch, James; Fraiman, Michael (November 12, 2024). "Game-changer: Two Jewish founders are creating a new pro women's baseball league". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved July 22, 2026.