Sports & Business
Jerry Jones
Estimated Net Worth
$13.5 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Jerral Wayne Jones
- Born October 13, 1942
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources Dallas Cowboys, Oil & Gas, Real Estate
Biography
Jerry Jones is the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, which he purchased in 1989 for $140 million and has built into the most valuable sports franchise in the world. Beyond football, he made his initial fortune in the oil and gas business and has diversified into real estate development, retail, and various other business ventures while maintaining his hands-on approach to Cowboys operations.
Sources of Wealth
Dallas Cowboys NFL Franchise
~$9 Billion
Purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 for $140 million, the team is now valued at over $9 billion as the world's most valuable sports franchise, generating massive revenue from stadium operations, merchandising, and media deals.
Oil & Gas Business
~$3 Billion
Made his initial fortune in oil and gas exploration and production, particularly in Arkansas and other southern states, which provided the capital to purchase the Cowboys.
Real Estate & Other Ventures
~$1.5 Billion
Diversified business interests including commercial real estate development, retail investments, and various other business ventures developed over his decades as an entrepreneur.