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Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones is an American businessman and sports executive best known as the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Jerry Jones is an American businessman and sports executive best known as the owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL).

What it is

Jerry Jones, born in Los Angeles in 1942, bought the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 for $140 million and serves as their owner, president, and general manager. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.

Why it matters

Under Jones’s ownership, the Cowboys won three Super Bowls in the 1990s and became one of the world’s most valuable sports franchises. He is widely regarded as one of the NFL’s most influential owners.

Key details

Jones was a co-captain of the University of Arkansas’s 1964 national championship football team. He made his fortune in business before entering sports ownership. The Cowboys remain a major draw for Canadian NFL fans.

In short

  • Owns the Dallas Cowboys since 1989.
  • Team won three Super Bowls in the 1990s.
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2017.
  • Purchased the franchise for $140 million.
Canadian angle

Jones is relevant to Canadian readers as one of the NFL’s most prominent owners, and the Dallas Cowboys are a major draw for Canadian NFL fans.

Quick questions

Who is Jerry Jones?
Jerry Jones is an American businessman and the longtime owner, president, and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.
When did Jerry Jones buy the Cowboys?
He purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 for $140 million.
Was Jerry Jones in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Yes, he was inducted in 2017.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Jones
    Supports: Birth date and place, Dallas Cowboys ownership since 1989, purchase price, and role as owner/president/general manager.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jerry-Jones
    Supports: Biographical overview, birth details, Cowboys ownership, Super Bowl titles under his ownership, and influence in the NFL.
  3. Dallas Cowboys — https://www.dallascowboys.com/team/front-office-roster/jerry-jones
    Supports: Official team biography, ownership roles, and Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
  4. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/profile/jerry-jones/
    Supports: Business background, ownership of the Cowboys, and wealth-related background information.