James Busch Orthwein purchased controlling interest in the franchise. ( 27 ) Fran Murray retained his forty - nine percent interest in the team .
James Busch Orthwein is a St. Louis businessman and major shareholder in Anheuser - Busch .
James Busch Orthwein , a St. Louis businessman and major shareholder in Anheuser - Busch , purchased controlling interest in the franchise. ( 27 ) Fran Murray retained his forty - nine percent interest in the team .