Maurice “Mo” Vaughn’s career in Major League Baseball lasted 12 years. During that time, Vaughn played for the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets and the Anaheim Angels (via SABR). The player’s successful baseball career ended abruptly in 2003 due to continued pain from arthritis in his left knee (according to the New York Post).
Vaughn’s retirement led him to pursue new and unexpected ventures. He founded the Vaughn Sports Academy to fulfill his dream of imparting professional experience to young baseball players. The kids are paired with former professional baseball player coaches who help them hone their skills. The program site shares: “The Vaughn Sports Academy will be a place where children of all ages and abilities can come to play baseball, attend workshops and train with some of the most elite coaches in the country, including himself. Mo Vaughn “.
In addition to coaching, Vaughn started one of New York’s most respected real estate businesses. According to the New York Times, former mayor Michael R. Bloomberg also supported the Omni New York company. So what makes Vaughn’s real estate business so remarkable? Rehabilitate buildings in low-income neighborhoods to provide safe and affordable living spaces for local residents. The former baseball player shared why he decided to go into real estate: “We were trying to find the best way to give back and get involved in New York City,” he said (according to the New York Times). It appears that Vaughn has had a rather positive impact on his community since he left baseball.
