Mary-Jane Foster
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Mary-Jane Foster is an TV commercial actress, sports team owner and politician. She is the co-founder of the Bridgeport Bluefish
, a minor league baseball
franchise in the Atlantic League
In 2011, Foster ran for mayor of Bridgeport, CT
, unsuccessfully challenging incumbent mayor Bill Finch
in the city's Democratic primary. She is also the wife of Jack McGregor
, a former Republican
state senator for Pennsylvania's 44th District
and the founder of the National Hockey League's
Pittsburgh Penguins
.
Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish is an American professional baseball team based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
, a minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
franchise in the Atlantic League
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball is a professional, independent baseball organization located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, especially the greater metropolitan areas of the Northeast megalopolis. It operates in cities not served by Major or Minor League...
In 2011, Foster ran for mayor of Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area...
, unsuccessfully challenging incumbent mayor Bill Finch
Bill Finch (politician)
Bill Finch is the mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut and former majority whip in the Connecticut Senate.-Education:Finch graduated from the University of Connecticut.He has four sons: Peter, Christopher, Atticus, and Aiden.-References:...
in the city's Democratic primary. She is also the wife of Jack McGregor
Jack McGregor
Jack Edwin McGregor is a former Pennsylvania State Senator from Pittsburgh and the founder of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins. He currently resides in Bridgeport, Connecticut where he serves as counsel to Cohen and Wolf, P.C. where he serves as an advisor to companies looking to...
, a former Republican
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
state senator for Pennsylvania's 44th District
Pennsylvania Senate, District 44
Pennsylvania's 44th Senatorial district includes parts of Berks, Chester, and Montgomery CountiesBerks County* Amity Township* Douglass Township* Robeson TownshipChester County* Caln Township* Coatesville* East Brandywine Township* East Nantmeal Township...
and the founder of the National Hockey League's
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
.