Rob Manfred, is the well-known name behind the complexities of America’s pastime in the public eye. But miles away from the cameras and thundering crowds, lies an intimate personal life where privacy is key. An important pillar in his life, Colleen Manfred is the woman who stands by MLB’s Commissioner’s side. With that, there’s the curiosity to get a glimpse into their partnership; the fascinating story of Colleen’s and her own remarkable journey.

Whether it’s how she met her husband or what social causes she believes in, her story is quite an inspiration. She’s not the one to take center stage too often. Her identity beyond MLB’s commissioner’s wife is one to peel off layer by layer. So what makes her so special after all? 

Who is Colleen Manfred? All details about Rob Manfred’s wife revealed

Let’s not think about the commissioner for a moment. Because Colleen Manfred, his wife grabs the spotlight on her own terms. This 59-year-old lady synonymous with a powerhouse is not just a pretty face standing by her husband. Rather, she’s a graduate of both Le Moyne College and George Washington University, armed with a BA and an MBA. This Syracuse sweetheart is a well-educated professional, quite far from her husband’s involvement in MLB. Isn’t it crazy how two different worlds came together? 

Familiar with Marian High School in Bloomfield Hills? Well, that’s where Colleen first met Rob. Upon wondering what could have possibly played cupid, don’t be surprised finding out that it was her sharp wit and perhaps dedication to helping others that resonated. At this point in fact, she volunteers as a college counselor at Cristo Rey New York High School. Whatever the spark may be, their college love blossomed into a marriage and a wonderful family of six. Rob and Colleen have 4 children: Megan, Francis Michael, Jane, and Mary Clare. 

So, while she adorns the title ‘Mrs. Commissioner’, Colleen Manfred has a personality that is not merely a footnote in her husband’s life. If there were three things to describe her best, those would be that she’s a driven individual, a passionate advocate for education and a dedicated mother. 

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How long she has been married: A look at their relationship timeline

While the 65-year-old Manfred’s professional life has been under the magnifying glass for a while now, his wife has stood by his side for nearly 4 decades. And their love story began at Le Moyne College in the mid-70s in Syracuse. 

Although the 10th Commissioner of MLB transferred to Cornell, their bond remained unbreakable. And this, eventually blossomed into a deep romance. In 1982, they vowed forever in a private ceremony and have been together ever since. It was them that they embarked on a journey that sent them to navigate life’s triumphs and challenges together.

Their family is built on love and mutual respect, as clearly visible in the polar opposite lives that the husband and wife have. Though both Colleen and Rob have extremely busy lives of their own, they have done a great job parenting. 

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Their four children have grown up to be all highly successful. Michael works as a Managing Director at The Carlyle Group and Megan, is a doctorate holder and Head of Commercial Legal at Via. Jane on the other hand is up in the corporate ladder as the Vice President at American Express; and Mary Clare, has engraved her spot as a influential person in the area of public relations. 

Megan Manfred found love and is now married to Timothy Petrella whereas Michael tied the knot with Ashley Allen. Thanks to the awesome parenting despite having different professional choices they transcended the public glare and built a remarkable family, one deeply rooted in love and shared values. Their story is proof that strength and happiness often lie in the quiet corners of life, no matter how different. 

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Colleen loves to work for humanity. She has engaged in multiple endeavors with the common theme of education and welfare. In fact, currently she is the college counsellor volunteer at Cristo Rey New York High School. While she is only a volunteer here, she serves on the Board of Trustees at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY. 

As far as her career aspirations are concerned, they are far from what her husband Robert Dean Manfred Jr.’s are. On one hand her husband cannot escape the flashes of the public eye. On the other she has balanced it out efficiently by staying out of the spotlight focused on her own ambitions. 

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While the couple have been married for decades now, they have raised a well educated and successful family together. Their partnership reflects mutual respect and the importance of maintaining individual goals irrespective of how demanding the partner’s career can be. An epitome of a well-oiled marriage.