Jerry Jones: Stealing America's Team for Less Than a Bucket of Oil (Well, Maybe Not That Little)
Ah, Jerry Jones. The name itself conjures images of Stetsons, swagger, and a man who wouldn't hesitate to arm wrestle a grizzly bear... and win. But before Jerry Jones was a household name, a walking meme factory, and the proud owner of the Dallas Cowboys, he was just a fella with a dream and a whole lot less money than you might think.
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| How Much Did Jerry Jones Pay For The Dallas Cowboys |
From Rags to Riches (Well, Kinda Fancy Rags)
Let's dispel the myth right now: Jerry Jones wasn't exactly living on ramen noodles before he bought America's Team. The man had made a pretty penny in the oil biz, but back in 1989, $150 million would have gotten you a whole lot more than a football team (though, let's be honest, a football team is way cooler than a yacht).
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That's right, folks. Jerry Jones snagged the Dallas Cowboys for a cool $150 million. In today's money, that's like buying a slightly used spaceship. But back then? It was enough to turn heads and make rival owners sputter into their overpriced champagne.
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The Great Dallas Heist (Maybe Not That Dramatic, But It Sounds Cool)
So how did Jerry pull it off? Did he sweet-talk the seller with his undeniable charm? Did he outbid everyone with a briefcase full of unmarked bills? The truth, as it often is, is a bit more mundane. The previous owner was looking to unload the team, and Jerry, with his business savvy and burning ambition, saw an opportunity. He swooped in, checkbook in hand, and voila! The Dallas Cowboys were officially under new management.
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The Punchline (Because Every Good Story Needs One)
Here's the kicker: that $150 million investment is now worth a staggering $8 billion. Let me repeat that. Eight. Billion. Dollars. That's enough money to buy your own private island, fund a lifetime supply of Stetsons, and maybe even bribe a grizzly bear to be your butler (although, knowing Jerry, he'd probably just wrestle it again).
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So next time you see Jerry Jones on the sidelines, cheering on his team, remember: the man got one heck of a deal. He basically bought a priceless national treasure for the price of a good week in Monaco. Not bad, Jerry. Not bad at all.
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