Jerry Jones was born on October 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. He spent much of his childhood in Arkansas, where he attended North Little Rock High School. A standout athlete, Jones played as a running back for the school’s football team. He later enrolled at the University of Arkansas, where he played college football as an offensive lineman. In 1964, he served as co-captain of the Razorbacks’ national championship team under head coach Frank Broyles.
Jones graduated in 1965 with a degree in business administration. Driven by his passion for both business and football, he pursued a Master’s degree in business, which he completed in 1970. During his time in college football, Jones gained the respect of several renowned coaches and was recognized for his contributions to the sport.
Following his graduation, Jones joined his father’s insurance company, Modern Security Life of Springfield, where he served as executive vice president. Determined to establish his own business identity, he founded Jones Oil and Land Lease, an oil and gas exploration firm based in Arkansas. The venture proved to be financially successful and laid the groundwork for Jones's future investments.
On February 25, 1989, Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys from H.R. "Bum" Bright for $140 million. At the time, the franchise was struggling both financially and in performance. Shortly after taking ownership, Jones made a controversial decision to replace legendary coach Tom Landry with Jimmy Johnson, his former teammate from the University of Arkansas. While the move drew sharp criticism from longtime fans, it marked the beginning of a turnaround for the team.
Jones assumed the roles of owner, president, and general manager—a triple leadership position he still holds. Under his management, the Cowboys claimed three Super Bowl titles: XXVII (1993), XXVIII (1994), and XXX (1996). His aggressive management style and player acquisitions helped restore the Cowboys’ prominence in the NFL.
| Birth Date: | 13 Oct, 1942 |
| Age: | 77 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player Businessperson General manager |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | North Little Rock High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Owner of the Dallas Cowboys |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8.8 billion |
