With a net worth of approximately $51.7 billion, Steve Ballmer is the richest sports team owner in the United States for 2019, followed by David Tepper (net worth $12 billion – Carolina Panthers); and Philip Anschutz (net worth $11.5 billion – Los Angeles Kings, and LA Galaxy).
In total, 42 billionaires made the cut who are majority owners or managing partners of major sports franchises. They are worth $247 billion collectively. Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, bought the Clippers in 2014 for $2 billion.
Hedge fund titan David Tepper ($12 billion) is the second richest American sports owner. He bought the Carolina Panthers for an NFL-record $2.3 billion last year. It was a record sale price for a sports team. Tepper can afford it. His $12 billion net worth is third-highest among team owners.
Rounding out the top five are Phil Anschutz ($11.5 billion) Stanley Kroenke ($9.7 billion), and Jerry Jones ($8.6 billion). Below are the wealthiest American sports team owners for 2019
- Steve Ballmer
Net worth: $51.7 billion
Team: Los Angeles Clippers - David Tepper
Net worth: $12 billion
Team: Carolina Panthers - Philip Anschutz
Net worth: $11.5 billion
Teams: Los Angeles Kings, and LA Galaxy - Stanley Kroenke
Net worth: $9.7 billion
Teams: Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids - Jerry Jones
Net worth: $8.6 billion
Team: Dallas Cowboys - Micky Arison
Net worth: $8.1 billion
Team: Miami Heat - Shahid Khan
Net worth: $7.8 billion
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars - Stephen Ross
Net worth: $7.6 billion
Team: Miami Dolphins - Robert Kraft
Net worth: $6.9 billion
Teams: New England Patriots, New England Revolution - Daniel Gilbert
Net worth: $6.5 billion
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers - Robert Pera
Net worth: $6.4 billion
Team: Memphis Grizzlies - Tom Gores
Net worth: $5.6 billion
Team: Detroit Pistons - Arthur Blank
Net worth: $5.5 billion
Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United - Charles Dolan & family
Net worth: $5.3 billion
Teams: New York Knicks, New York Rangers - Ted Lerner & family
Net worth: $5.1 billion
Team: Washington Nationals - Tilman Fertitta
Net worth: $4.9 billion
Team: Houston Rockets - Charles Johnson
Net worth: $4.9 billion
Team: San Francisco Giants - Terrence Pegula
Net worth: $4.9 billion
Teams: Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres - Henry Samueli
Net worth: $4.6 billion
Team: Anaheim Ducks - Stephen Bisciotti
Net worth: $4.5 billion
Team: Baltimore Ravens - Joshua Harris
Net worth: $4.4 billion
Teams: Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, Crystal Palace F.C. - Jeremy Jacobs Sr. & family
Net worth: $4.3 billion
Team: Boston Bruins - Mark Cuban
Net worth: $4.1 billion
Team: Dallas Mavericks - Janice McNair
Net worth: $4 billion
Team: Houston Texans - Joe Mansueto
Net worth: $3.9 billion
Team: Chicago Fire - Marian Ilitch
Net worth: $3.7 billion
Team: Detroit Red Wings - Herbert Simon
Net worth: $3.4 billion
Team: Indiana Pacers - John Middleton
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Team: Philadelphia Phillies - Arturo Moreno
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Team: Los Angeles Angels - Mark Walter
Net worth: $3.3 billion
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers - Denise York & family
Net worth: $3.2 billion
Team: San Francisco 49ers - Gayle Benson
Net worth: $3.1 billion
Teams: New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Saints - James Irsay
Net worth: $3 billion
Team: Indianapolis Colts - Jimmy Haslam
Net worth: $2.9 billion
Teams: Cleveland Browns, Columbus Crew SC - Glen Taylor
Net worth: $2.9 billion
Teas: Minnesota Timberwolves - Anthony Ressler
Net worth: $2.8 billion
Team: Atlanta Hawks - John Henry
Net worth: $2.7 billion
Team: Boston Red Sox, Liverpool, Roush Fenway Racing - Jeffrey Lurie
Net worth: $2.7 billion
Team: Philadelphia Eagles - Dan Snyder
Net worth: $2.6 billion
Team: Washington Redskins - John Fisher
Net worth: $2.5 billio
Teams: Oakland Athletics, San Jose Earthquakes - Ray Davis
Net worth: $2.3 billion
Team: Texas Rangers - Vincent Viola
Net worth: $2.2 billion
Team: Florida Panthers
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