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Expert Profile

Wayne McDonnell, Jr., B.B.A., M.B.A.
clinical associate professor of Sports Management, NYU Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management

Wayne McDonnell, Jr.’s began his career in sports business with Madison Square Garden, working as a financial analyst and accountant on various projects and initiatives for MSG and Radio City Music Hall.  Prior to coming to NYU-SCPS, McDonnell also worked as a financial analyst with Marsh & McLennan Companies and taught at Iona College’s Hagan School of Business.

Areas of Expertise: 

• Major League Baseball
• Franchise Relocation
• Finance, Economics, and Accounting in Professional Sports
• Stadium Construction and Development
• Free Agency and Financial Compensation for Professional Athletes

Recent Publications and Research:

• McDonnell, Jr. W. (2006, 24 July). “Contributions of Steinbrenner, Miller Worthy of Recognition.” Sports Business Journal
• McDonnell, Jr. W. (2007, 15 February) “Does Major League Baseball Suffer from an A-Rod Syndrome?” http://www.bizofbaseball.com/
• A history and comparison between the players from the reserve clause areas and the free agency era in Major League Baseball (research in progress)