Disney CEO Robert Iger joins Chargers, Raiders L.A. stadium project

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I think this gives the chance of a new stadium and a team in L.A. a big shot in the arm. This guy is a player and big time deal maker. He has a LOT of pull.

I give it an 80% chance of success

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The San Diego Chargers' and Oakland Raiders' plan to become the teams that move to Los Angeles received a big boost Wednesday when Disney chairman and CEO Robert Iger agreed to oversee their bid to build a stadium.
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora and Sports Business Journal's Daniel Kaplan reported the agreement early Wednesday morning, and it was confirmed later in the day.

Citing sources, La Canfora wrote that Iger will become chairman of the teams' bid to build a stadium in Carson, Calif., and the move could propel the Chargers and Raiders to begin play in the Los Angeles market as early as the 2016 season.

Chargers and Raiders executives, along with execs from other NFL clubs, are in New York for a "significant" meeting with NFL officials on Wednesday.

Iger will remain as Disney's chairman and CEO, but will also become the non-executive chairman of Carson Holdings, LLC, and oversee all major initiatives with the venture, including stadium design and naming rights as well as fan experience. Iger will also be responsible for guiding construction and operation of the stadium.

His deal is contingent on NFL owners approving the Carson stadium plan for construction.

Iger's contract with Disney runs through 2018, and his deal with the Chargers and Raiders stipulates that his duties with Carson Holdings do not in any way conflict with his responsibilities with Disney; to that end, he will hire a president for Carson Holdings, with that person taking on a substantial role.

Iger could also become a minority owner of the Chargers or Raiders once he retires from Disney.

Representatives from the Chargers, Raiders and Rams are in New York to present before the league's Committee on Los Angeles Opportunities at the league offices. Owners are expected to vote on the Los Angeles plans in January.