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Keith Stein

Keith Stein
Born
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationYork University (LLB)
OccupationsBusinessman, entrepreneur, lawyer, sports executive
EmployerDentons

Keith Stein is a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and entrepreneur. He is the co-owner and CEO of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League.[1][2] In 2024, he co-founded the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) with Justine Siegal.[3]

Career

Stein graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1987, and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1989.[4][5] He served as counsel at Heenan Blaikie from 2008 to 2014, since which point he has been counsel at Dentons.[6] He has taught at York University and the Law Society of Ontario.[5]

Stein's entrepreneurial endeavors include investing in Simmons Records, a record label owned by Gene Simmons,[7][8] and in Psychedelic Water, a Canadian beverage brand which sells kava-based drinks.[9]

In 2000, Stein worked with Rob Godfrey to establish the Toronto Phantoms of the Arena Football League.[9][10] In 2023, Stein and Godfrey, purchased the Canadian Baseball League's Toronto Maple Leafs.[11] Following the purchase, Stein has also served as the team's CEO.[2]

In October 2024, Stein cofounded the Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) with Justine Siegal.[12] He cited the success of other women's sports leagues, including the Women's National Basketball Association and the National Women's Soccer League, as sources of inspiration.[13] The WPBL's debut season is planned to commence on August 1, 2026.[14]

Personal life

Stein is Jewish.[15]

References

  1. ^ Colley, Mark (December 3, 2024). "$1 million and a dream: The new owners of Toronto's baseball Maple Leafs 'want to make this team really big'". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Camras, Noah (April 23, 2026). "Former Dodgers All-Star Yasiel Puig Signs With New Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  3. ^ Alexander, Jimmy (August 23, 2025). "'There's always a chance at your dream': Women in baseball finally have a league of their own". WTOP News. Washington D.C. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  4. ^ "Everton Welcomes New Directors and Reports on Annual and Special Shareholders Meeting Results". OTC Markets. May 28, 2013. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Keith Stein". Dentons. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  6. ^ "Dentons Canada LLP welcomes 22 new partners and counsel". Dentons. February 13, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  7. ^ "REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933". Securities and Exchange Commission. February 3, 2006. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  8. ^ Oehmke, Philipp (November 16, 2018). "Ein Crashkurs zum Reichwerden" [A Crash Course on Getting Rich]. Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  9. ^ a b Bradley, Jonathan (July 9, 2021). "Canadian company hopes to capitalize on psychedelics craze with new drink". Financial Post. Toronto. Archived from the original on July 9, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  10. ^ "Toronto Phantoms: Arena Football League History (2001-2002)". Fun While It Lasted. July 1, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  11. ^ Hornby, Lance (November 10, 2023). "Toronto Maple Leafs baseball club sold for estimated $1 million to son of ex-Blue Jays president". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2026.
  12. ^ Megdal, Howard (October 30, 2024). "With WPBL, pro women's baseball suddenly appears within reach". The IX Sports. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  13. ^ Islam, Arif (October 30, 2024). "New US women's professional baseball league to launch in 2026". SportsPro. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  14. ^ "Women's pro baseball league unveils nicknames, logos for 1st season". ESPN. July 8, 2026. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  15. ^ Hirsch, James; Fraiman, Michael (November 12, 2024). "Game-changer: Two Jewish founders are creating a new pro women's baseball league". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved July 22, 2026.

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