Paul Dolan (baseball)

Paul Joseph Dolan (born July 7, 1958)[1] is an American attorney and Major League Baseball (MLB) team executive who is part-owner, chairman, and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Cleveland Guardians.

Dolan attended high school at the Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio, and upon graduation attended college at St. Lawrence University, and upon graduation went on to earn his Juris Doctor at Notre Dame Law School in 1983.

Upon his father taking control of the team, Dolan was hired as a vice president and general counsel.

[2][8][9][10] Dolan's son Peter was selected by the Guardians in the 33rd round of the 2014 MLB Draft as a third baseman out of Gilmour Academy.

[10] His brother Matt is a state senator in Ohio, and his cousin James is owner of the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL).