Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager, Jerry Jones, is known for his desire to be the best in everything. However, some critics argue that his personnel decisions over the years have not always reflected this desire for first place. Despite his success in various areas of the NFL, Jones often falls short of securing the top spot.
Recently, Forbes magazine released its list of the richest people in the world, with Jones being outperformed by Stanley Kroenke in the sports category. Kroenke’s sports empire includes ownership of Arsenal F.C., the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Avalanche, among others. In comparison, Jones’ sports portfolio is primarily focused on the Dallas Cowboys, making Kroenke’s higher ranking on the list somewhat predictable but undoubtedly a disappointment for Jones.
Kroenke holds the top spot as the richest sports figure at No. 115 overall with a net worth of $16.2 billion while Jones follows closely behind at No. 137 with $13.3 billion. Other NFL team owners also make the list including Robert Kraft of New England Patriots and Arthur Smith of Atlanta Falcons. Despite their success as a franchise, their lack of playoff victories since 1995 has contributed to their stagnant ranking.
Jones and The Cowboys are hopeful that another Super Bowl win could significantly impact their financial worth as they have gone over 28 years without winning one championships which is a long time considering how successful they are as a franchise overall .
