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Jeremy A. Kapstein is an American attorney and sports agent. He represented most of the highly-paid players in Major League Baseball (MLB) in the decade following the advent of free agency in the mid-1970s.[1] He was called "the Scott Boras of his day" by Dan Shaughnessy in Francona: The Red Sox Years, a book he co-wrote with Terry Francona.[2]

Politics

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Kapstein began his run for Rhode Island lieutenant governor on April 29, 2010.[3] He was the first politician to speak out against the state government granting Curt Schilling and his 38 Studios a $75-million loan guarantee to move the company to Providence.[4] He received 35.8% of the votes in his Democratic primary loss to the incumbent Elizabeth H. Roberts on September 14.[5] An injury sustained in a car accident in Boston thwarted his second attempt at running for the same office four years later.[6]

Notable clients

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Personal life

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Kapstein married Linda Smith, the daughter of San Diego Padres owner Joan Kroc and ex-wife of former club president Ballard Smith, at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club on October 12, 1988.[10] In 1990, Linda Smith filed for a divorce from Kapstein after 18 months of marriage.[35]

References

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  1. ^ Keith, Larry. "He's Baseball's Not-So-Secret Agent," Sports Illustrated, June 28, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  2. ^ Francona, Terry & Shaughnessy, Dan. Francona: The Red Sox Years. Boston, MA: Mariner Books, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Kapstein runs for R.I. office," The Associated Press (AP), Thursday, April 29, 2010. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  4. ^ McNamara, Kevin. "Providence's Jeremy Kapstein leaving the Red Sox," The Providence (RI) Journal, Saturday, October 31, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  5. ^ 2010 Statewide Primary Election Results – State of Rhode Island Board of Elections. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Fitzpatrick, Edward. "Red Sox’s Kapstein out of RI lt. governor’s race after car accident," The Providence (RI) Journal, Friday, June 20, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  7. ^ Chass, Murray. "Alexander, Ex‐Yank, Signs Rangers' Pact," The New York Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  8. ^ "A deal that would send Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder...," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, December 8, 1983. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Tenace Goes to Padres, Baylor Gets Angel Pact," The Associated Press (AP), Tuesday, November 16, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Wulf, Steve. "All My Padres," Sports Illustrated, April 5, 1989. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Boswell, Thomas. "Left-at-Gate Orioles Hold Heads," The Washington Post, Friday, April 28, 1978. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c "Red Sox Sign Lynn," United Press International (UPI), Sunday, August 8, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c "Five Unsigned Stars of A's Reject New Finley Offers," United Press International (UPI), Friday, September 17, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  14. ^ a b c Boswell, Thomas. "Swagger of Reds Has a Shaky Look," The Washington Post, Saturday, March 25, 1978. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Chass, Murray. "Rudi, Campaneris, Dave Cash Signed," The New York Times, Thursday, November 18, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  16. ^ "Cincinnati shortstop Dave Concepcion turned down a 5-year guaranteed...," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, September 23, 1981. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  17. ^ a b Allard, Marc. "Tiger went into family business," The Bulletin (Norwich, CT), Saturday, June 20, 2015. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  18. ^ "Curtis, Free Agent Pitcher, May Sign With Padres," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, November 22, 1979. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  19. ^ Deegan, Joe. "Former Saint Augustine and Padres hurler John D'Acquisto remembers when...," San Diego Reader, November 9, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  20. ^ Shook, Richard L. "Free agent Darrell Evans, who hit 30 home runs...," United Press International (UPI), Friday, December 16, 1983. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  21. ^ Justice, Richard. "Orioles Trade Flanagan," The Washington Post, Tuesday, September 1, 1987. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  22. ^ a b Anderson, Dave. "'Conference Room 4B – In Use,'" The New York Times, Thursday, November 11, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  23. ^ Chass, Murray. "Garvey and Agent in Contract Talks with Steinbrenner," The New York Times, Saturday, November 20, 1982. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  24. ^ "Sports People: Grievance on Gossage," The New York Times, Wednesday, September 3, 1986. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  25. ^ "9 Ask Orioles to Restore Pay," United Press International (UPI), Saturday, May 1, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  26. ^ "The Reds 'Inner Conceit' Is Showing," The New York Times, Thursday, November 25, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  27. ^ a b Gammons, Peter. "Baseball," Sports Illustrated, September 26, 1988. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  28. ^ "Pay Cuts Restored," The New York Times, Friday, June 18, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  29. ^ "Kapstein to Make a Pitch for Randy Jones," The New York Times, Thursday, December 23, 1976. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  30. ^ "3 A's Hurlers, Finley in Arbitration," The Associated Press (AP), Tuesday, February 12, 1974. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  31. ^ Chass, Murray. "Miller Sees a Ripoff in Agents’ Acts," The New York Times, Thursday, January 27, 1977. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  32. ^ "Player agent Jerry Kapstein said Saturday he and Graig...," United Press International (UPI), Saturday, March 31, 1984. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  33. ^ "Jerry Remy, the second baseman for the Boston Red...," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, October 22, 1981. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  34. ^ "Agent Jerry Kapstein said Thursday he was not surprised...," United Press International (UPI), Thursday, November 13, 1980. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  35. ^ Heller Anderson, Susan (April 20, 1990). "Chronicle". The New York Times. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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