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Three Bidders Left in Cubs Sale, One of Whom You May Know

This morning, I ever-so-briefly covered the news that John Canning's ownership group, long considered the frontrunner for Cubs ownership, had its low offer laughed out of the room. Initially, it seemed Canning would be able to submit a second, higher bid, but according to the Associated Press' source that's not the case....

Cubs Laugh at Low Bid From Selig Pal

John Canning, chairman of Chicago private-equity firm Madison-Dearborn Partners and noted dude with lots of money (private equity must pwn), is interested in the Cubs. His ownership group has long been mentioned as the frontrunner in the sale of the storied franchise mostly because he's really good friends with Bud Selig,...

In the Cubs Ownership Fiasco, It Pays to Be Bud Selig's Friend

The Cubs' sale trudges onward, and little or no detail has trickled out. The candidates -- which include Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Chicago rich dude John Canning -- are, along with their chances of owning the team, still relative unknowns. Who's going to pony up the cash? The Chicago Tribune reminds that the...

Cubs Could Fetch ... One Billion Dollars!

In a deal that would make them the costliest franchise ever bought and sold, the Chicago Cubs, according to this story, are set to cost $1 billion dollars to whoever is lucky enough to inherit the storied club. Muahahaha! Ah, the Tribune Company and Dr. Evil ... rich, dastardly, inept to the point of comedy. And now this....

John Canning News From the Web

04/30/12 'Missing' man's family could face charges Source: New Zealand Herald West Coast police say they may charge the family of a Christchurch man who ran away from them in the middle of a storm, prompting an exhaustive two-day search of the Cobden lagoon.
04/29/12 Fugitive safe and well - police Source: Stuff.co.nz - New Zealand A fugitive who went missing after entering the Grey River is safely out of the water and with family.
03/24/12 Royal Wedding Crasher: Queen Elizabeth Drops in on... Source: Time John and Frances Canning were hoping for a low-key wedding at Manchester Town Hall. But all hopes were tossed aside when Queen Elizabeth showed up to fÃªte the newlyweds.
10/25/11 WINGS salutes couple for support of women in need Source: Daily Herald - Arlington Heights IL As the chairman and co-founder of the private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, John Canning does his homework and rarely goes into any situation unprepared.
11/25/10 Taking Time to Can Source: Lexington Patch - Lexington MA For our grandmothers, canning was a way to preserve home grown fruits and vegetables for safe consumption deep in the winter or the following spring.

Background on John Canning

John A. Canning, Jr. is a private equity investor and sports executive. He is the founder and chairman of Madison Dearborn Partners, the large Chicago-based private equity firm.

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