| Born: | May 11, 1955 | Status: | Owner (New York Rangers) |
| Hometown: | USA | Known For: | Executive chairman/CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, and executive chairman of MSG Networks |
James L. Dolan (born May 11, 1955) is the executive chairman and CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company. He oversees the Rangers, the AHL’s Hartford Wolfpack the NBA’s New York Knicks, the Women’s National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) New York Liberty, and networks MSG Network and MSG Plus.
Previously, Dolan served as the CEO of Cablevision from 1995 to 2016 when the company was sold. He was also the CEO of Rainbow Media Holdings, which is now known as AMC Networks. He also helped found and is on the board of The Lustgarten Foundation, the largest private supporter of pancreatic cancer research in the United States.
Rangers Under Ownership
Through the Madison Square Garden Company, Dolan’s family owns the Rangers. In 1994, Cablevision acquired 50 percent of the MSG properties, buying the remaining shares three years later. The team is the most valuable team in the NHL, worth $1.65 billion (2020).
From 1997, when the Dolan family fully owned the Rangers, the team has two division titles, one Presidents’ Trophy and one Stanley Cup Final appearance. The team has had its share of ups and downs, going through long stretches of both. But with it’s strong, young players, led by Kappo Kakko, the team looks to be on the rise.
Deeper Dive
Staff History
- New York Rangers (Franchise Owner) 1994-current
- New York Rangers (Chairman) 1999-current
- New York Rangers (CEO) 2018-2020
- Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL (Franchise Owner) 1997-2021
