Jerry Jones

Born on October 13th, 1942, Jerry Jones grew up in Arkansas but now resides in his team's hometown of Dallas, Texas. He and his wife Gene have three children - sons Stephen and Jerry Jr. and daughter Charlotte - all of whom work alongside their father in the family business of football. Jones began his football career at the University of Arkansas in 1964 where he was the co-captain of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Jerry Jones graduated in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, and earned a Master of Arts degree from the university that same year. As one of the only owners who earned a significant level of success as a football player, Jones has altered the landscape of national football with his guidance and prowess. After taking over as general manager of the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, the team scored victories following the 1992, 1993, and 1995 seasons under Jones' leadership, the first owner in NFL history to lead his team to three league championships in his first seven years of ownership. The first decade of Jones' ownership closed with eight playoff appearances, six division titles, four conference championship game appearances and three world crowns as the Cowboys were named the NFL's Team of the 1990s. His previous successes have continued as the Cowboys have won NFC East Division titles in 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2016, while the '16 club secured the 14th playoff appearance in Jones' 28 years of leadership. Along with the success of the Dallas Cowboys on the field, Jones' nearly three-decade long journey of success was solidified with his selection into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2017 class. Jones' efforts in the areas of sports marketing, promotion and the development of AT&T Stadium have created a vivid imprint on the landscape of the NFL and the American sports culture.