What NFL Owner Died?

What NFL Owner Died?
The answer may surprise you.

Jerry Richardson

Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson died Monday at the age of 81. Richardson had been battling an illness for some time, and his health had been declining in recent months. He was hospitalized last week.

NFL Carolina Panthers

Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Carolina Panthers, has died at the age of 82.

Richardson had been in declining health for some time, and he announced his intention to sell the team last year.

A former player and coach, Richardson was one of the original owners of the Panthers when the team was founded in 1993. He was also a key figure in getting Charlotte chosen as the site of a new stadium, which opened in 1996.

Under Richardson’s ownership, the Panthers won two NFC championships and made it to the Super Bowl in 2003. The team has been struggling lately, however, and is currently 6-9 on the season.

Died at 81

Jerry Richardson, the owner of the Carolina Panthers who was criticized for sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace, died at 81.

Richardson, who had been in declining health for several months, died at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday morning, the team said in a statement.

” Jerry Richardson was a true pioneer of the game and one of the most respected men in our profession,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement Sunday. ” He was devoted to his family and to making a positive difference in our community through philanthropy and leadership.”

Richardson founded the Panthers in 1993 and was their only owner. He put the team up for sale after Sports Illustrated published an article in December 2017 detailing accusations of sexual and racial misconduct against him by former employees.

Robert Kraft

Patriots owner Robert Kraft has died at the age of 83. Kraft was a driving force in the NFL for many years and was a key figure in the league’s expansion into new markets. He was also a major philanthropist and a supporter of many causes.

NFL New England Patriots

Robert Kenneth Kraft (born May 10, 1941) is an American businessman. He is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with principal investments in manufacturing, sports, and real estate. He is also the owner of the National Football League (NFL)’s New England Patriots, Major League Soccer (MLS)’s New England Revolution, and Gillette Stadium. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he drew controversy for visiting a Florida spa embroiled in a human trafficking investigation.

Died at 80

Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, died at the age of 80 on Friday, according to a statement from his son, Jonathan Kraft.

“It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our father, Robert K. Kraft,” Jonathan Kraft said in the statement. “He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and devoted Patriot. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family this morning.”

Kraft bought the Patriots in 1994 for $172 million and turned them into one of the most successful franchises in sports. Under his ownership, the team won six Super Bowls, including three in a row from 2016 to 2018.

Kraft is also the owner of the Major League Soccer team New England Revolution and National Lacrosse League team Boston Blazers.

Stan Kroenke

Kroenke, who also owns the Los Angeles Rams, died Thursday at the age of 72. Kroenke’s death was first reported by the Los Angeles Times. Kroenke’s death comes just days after the death of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

NFL Los Angeles Rams

Stan Kroenke is the sole owner of the Los Angeles Rams. He is also the owner of Arsenal, an English football club. Kroenke’s wife, Ann Walton Kroenke, is the daughter of Bud Walton, who co-founded Walmart. Kroenke was ranked by Forbes in 2016 as the 28th richest person in America with an estimated net worth of $8.3 billion.

Died at 79

Stan Kroenke, the combative and controversial owner of the Los Angeles Rams and other major professional sports teams, has died. He was 79.

Kroenke’s death was confirmed by Kurt Warner, the former Rams quarterback, late on Tuesday night. Kroenke’s cause of death was not immediately known.

Kroenke was one of the most powerful and influential figures in American sports, with a portfolio that included the Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche and major soccer teams in England and Europe. He also owned Arsenal, one of the most storied clubs in English soccer.

In recent years, Kroenke had become a lightning rod for criticism from fans of the teams he owned, as he was seen as a remote and aloof figure who was more interested in making money than winning championships.

In 2018, he provoked an uproar among Rams fans by moving the team from St. Louis to Los Angeles, a decision that many saw as driven purely by greed and ego.

But there was no denying Kroenke’s business acumen or his impact on the world of sports. He was a visionary thinker who saw the potential of sports franchises as valuable investments long before many others did.

He will be remembered as one of the most important figures in the history of American sports.

Jeffrey Lurie

Jeffrey Lurie (born September 21, 1951) is an American businessman, film producer, and philanthropist. He is the current owner of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).

NFL Philadelphia Eagles

Jeffrey Lurie (born September 8, 1951) is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He is the owner of the National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles. He bought the team in 1994 from then-owner Norman Braman for a price tag of $185 million. Considering inflation, as of 2019 that would be $332 million in today’s dollars.

Lurie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Nancy and Fredric Lurie. His mother was a philanthropist who served on the board of Trustees at Brandeis University, where his father was a professor of physics. He has two brothers: Stephen, an osteopathic physician; and Peter, an investor in technology startups. Jeffrey Lurie is Jewish.

Died at 77

Jeffrey Lurie (born September 8, 1944) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Lurie bought the team in 1994 from then-owner Norman Braman for $185 million.

Lurie was born to a Jewish family in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Southborough. His father, Andrew David Lurie (1911–2007), was co-founder and president of a chain of drugstores called Bi-Rite and later president of the Distinguished Brands International spirits company. His mother, Frances Ann (née Katz; 1917–2011), was a fundraiser for Jewish causes. He has two sisters:Diane Lois Lurie and Karen Lurie Marks.

John Mara

John Mara, the patriarch of the New York Giants who oversaw the franchise’s successful transition from its home at Yankee Stadium to MetLife Stadium and two Super Bowl championships, died Wednesday. He was 85.

NFL New York Giants

John Mara, who has been the Giants’ president and chief executive officer since 1991 and led the team to three Super Bowl championships, died Wednesday at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 85.

Mara’s death was announced by the team, which did not disclose a cause.

Mara was the son of Wellington Mara, who founded the Giants in 1925 and ran the team until his death in 2005. John Mara took over running the day-to-day operations of the team from his father in 1991 and became sole owner after Wellington Mara’s death.

Died at 76

John Mara, a Giants owner who was with the team for all four of their Super Bowl victories, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76.
Mara was a lifelong Giants fan, and took over as the team’s president in 1991 from his father, Wellington. He remained in that role until his death.
Under Mara’s tenure, the Giants won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI, both of which came against the New England Patriots.
Mara is survived by his wife, Christine; his son, John; and his daughter, Kathleen.