How Jerry Jones built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Jerry Jones is an American billionaire businessman best known as the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He purchased the team in 1989 and has been a prominent and often controversial figure in the league ever since.
In 1961, Modern Security Life Insurance Co, where Jerry Jones' father was chairman, had its first statement showing assets of $440,299.76.
In 1964, Jerry Jones co-captained the University of Arkansas national championship football team.
In 1964, Jerry Jones was a co-captain of Arkansas' national championship football team.
By 1965, Modern Security Life Insurance Co saw its assets increase to $6,230,607.
In 1965, after graduating from college, Jerry Jones borrowed money to open Shakey's Pizza Parlor restaurants.
In 1966, Jerry Jones attempted to purchase the American Football League's San Diego Chargers.
In 1970, Jerry Jones received his master's degree in business.
In 1971, after selling the insurance company, the Joneses established Buena Vista Animal Paradise, a tourist attraction featuring exotic animals.
In 1987, Jimmy Johnson led the University of Miami Hurricanes to a national championship prior to being hired as coach for the Cowboys in 1989.
On February 25, 1989, Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys and subsequently fired Tom Landry and hired Jimmy Johnson.
In 1989, Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys from Bum Bright.
In 1989, Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys and replaced Tom Landry with Jimmy Johnson as head coach.
Starting in 1989, Jerry Jones' tenure as owner led to the Cowboys' appreciation in value, making him a billionaire and contributing to the NFL's financial success.
In 1993, Jerry Jones ousted Jimmy Johnson after two consecutive Super Bowl wins due to conflict over personnel decisions.
In 2003, Bill Parcells was hired as the Cowboys' head coach.
In 2006, Bill Parcells' tenure as the Cowboys' head coach came to an end.
In 2008, Jerry Jones formed a partnership with Yankee Global Enterprises to create Legends Hospitality.
In 2016, Jerry Jones became involved in the St. Louis Rams' move back to Los Angeles, brokering a deal for the SoFi Stadium plan.
In 2017, Jerry Jones was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The 2020 NFL season marked Jerry Jones' 32nd year as owner of the Dallas Cowboys.
On November 19, 2023, Jerry Jones announced that Jimmy Johnson would be inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.
In 2023, Jerry Jones mended relations with Jimmy Johnson, inducting him into the Cowboys Ring of Honor.
As of November 2024, Forbes reported Jerry Jones' net worth to be $16.1 billion, largely attributed to his ownership stake in the Dallas Cowboys, valued at $10.1 billion as the world's most valuable sports team.
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