Statement from Ralph Wilson “I was deeply saddened this morning when I heard the news of the passing of Ted Rogers. Ted was a true visionary and a giant in the communications field. Obviously, he played an integral part in the Bills Toronto Series and it makes me very sad that he won’t be here to share in the historic game with us this weekend in the building that bears his name. He will be missed by many, many people for a very long time. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends.”
Rogers suffered from congestive heart failure and died overnight on December 2, 2008, at his home in Toronto.
Rogers had been the owner of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team since September 1, 2000, when Rogers Communications Inc. purchased 80% of the baseball club with the Labatt Brewing Company Ltd. maintaining 20% interest and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce relinquishing its 10% share. Since the 2003 season, he owned 100% of the team. Moreover, the Blue Jays' home ballpark, SkyDome, was renamed Rogers Centre after Rogers' firm purchased the stadium (including naming rights).
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