Why Did Peter O’Malley Sell the Dodgers in 1997?

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley put the Dodgers up for sale in 1997; Why did he sell the team?
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Peter O’Malley’s 1997 Decision To Sell Marked End Of Historic Dodgers Era

On this day in 1997, Peter O’Malley revealed his intention to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, signaling the end of one of the most influential ownership tenures in Major League Baseball history. The ...