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The Players Tribune

www.theplayerstribune.com

 
Welcome to The Players` Tribune, a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players` Tribune publishes first-person stories from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form stories, video series and podcasts, The Players` Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $0-1 Million

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Funding

The Players Tribune raised $40M on 01/20/2017

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