Fanatics, Group Including Meek Mill, Buys Philadelphia-Based Sports Retailer Mitchell & Ness

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Some of the biggest names in entertainment are teaming up to buy Philadelphia-based sports retailer Mitchell & Ness.

The company that helped make throwbacks cool again will soon be owned by Fanatics Sportswear and a group that includes rappers Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Lil Baby.

76ers co-owner Michael Rubin owns Fanatics and he's driving the acquisition.

Mitchell & Ness is the oldest sports apparel company in Philadelphia.

We're told all of its workers will keep their jobs as part of the deal.

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