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The Philadelphia Eagles' billionaire owner invested $185 million 30 years ago. Now the team is worth 35 times what he paid for it.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dyos, Stuart 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Jeffery Lurie, the billionaire owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, highlighting his journey from academia to leading a successful NFL franchise. Lurie purchased the Eagles in 1994 for $185 million, modernizing the team's facilities and contributing to its growth into a $6.6 billion franchise. Under his ownership, the Eagles have experienced both challenges and successes, including their first Super Bowl win in 2018. Despite speculation about acquiring another team, Lurie has stated he is not currently seeking to own another franchise, although he acknowledges a personal connection to the Boston Celtics, his childhood team. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:182879031
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