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  1. Jun 30, 2024 · Jones buys the Cowboys. In 1989, when Jerry Jones was 46 years old, he bought the Cowboys for $140 million from then owner H.R. “Bum” Bright. At the time, that was the biggest deal in NFL history.

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  3. Feb 25, 2019 · During those first nine months as the Cowboys owner, Jones was flying around the country so much that his plane's fuel bill averaged $50,000 a month. At one point, he hit all four corners of the U.S. in less than 24 hours.

  4. In 1989, at age 46, Jones bought the Cowboys for $140 million from team owner and friend H.R. “Bum” Bright in the largest deal at the time for an NFL team.

  5. Sep 22, 2021 · In May 2021, Forbes named the Cowboys the world’s most valuable sports team, worth $5.7 billion after a 43-percent increase in value over five years. Even with inflation, that’s a far cry from...

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  6. What Is Jerry JonesNet Worth? Jones has made a ton of money over the years, with much of it stemming from his ownership of the Cowboys. Back in 1989, Jones bought the franchise for $150 million.

  7. Nov 24, 2022 · Just five years ago, the Cowboys accounted for 85% of his $5.2 billion net worth. He is now worth $14.8 billion, a 63% increase since last year, according to Forbes estimates. The gains came...

  8. Jul 20, 2018 · Per Jones, at the time of purchase, the Cowboys were losing $1 million a month. Net Worth: $5.6 billion ( per Forbes in 2018 ) Franchise Valuation: $4.8 billion ( per Forbes in 2017 )