June 27 in Dodgers History: Frank McCourt Files for Bankruptcy Protection (2011)

Former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware court, citing MLB commissioner Bud Selig's interference with club operations and refusal to approve a television rights contract with Fox Sports. The filing came one week after MLB vetoed a 17-year, $3 billion TV deal with Fox Network.

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