Robert Kraft's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Robert Kraft. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Robert Kraft is an American billionaire businessman best known as the chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group and the owner of the New England Patriots (NFL) since 1994. He also owns the New England Revolution (MLS), which he founded in 1996, and previously owned the Boston Uprising (Overwatch League). As of July 2024, his estimated net worth is $11.1 billion, reflecting his success in paper and packaging, sports, real estate, and private equity.

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1994: Patriots Sold Out Their Season

Following the NFL's approval of the sale in 1994, the Patriots sold out their entire 1994 season, marking the first full sell-out in franchise history.

January 27, 2000: Kraft Traded for Bill Belichick

On January 27, 2000, Robert Kraft traded a first-round draft pick to the New York Jets for the rights to hire Bill Belichick as head coach.

2000: Patriots Drafted Tom Brady

In 2000, the Patriots drafted Tom Brady in the sixth round.

2001: Tom Brady Became the Team's Starter

In 2001, Tom Brady became the Patriots' starting quarterback.

2001: Patriots Won Super Bowl

In 2001, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

2003: Patriots Won Super Bowl

In 2003, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

2004: Patriots Won Super Bowl

In 2004, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

2007: Robert K. Kraft Field Named

In 2007, after a $5 million payment to Columbia's intercollegiate athletics program, the playing field at Columbia's Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at the Baker Field Athletics Complex was named Robert K. Kraft Field.

2009: Patriots Won AFC East Title

From 2009, the Patriots won 11 AFC East titles in a row.

2011: Kraft Helped Settle NFL Lockout

In 2011, Robert Kraft played a key role in helping to settle the NFL lockout.

2014: Patriots Won Super Bowl

In 2014, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

2016: Patriots Won Super Bowl

In 2016, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

2017: Kraft Named Honorary Chairman

In 2017, Robert Kraft was named the Honorary Chairman of the board of directors for the successful joint Canadian-Mexican-American bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2018: Patriots Won Super Bowl

In 2018, the Patriots won the Super Bowl.

June 2019: Kraft Receives Genesis Prize and Pledges to Fight Antisemitism

In June 2019, Kraft received Israel's Genesis Prize. While at the event in Jerusalem, Kraft pledged $20 million to establish a foundation that will fight antisemitism and combat the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.