NFL franchise Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is one of the most outspoken, richest, and most powerful figures in American sports. He is one of the few billionaires who have been enjoying a lavish life filled with everything money can buy. But it seems even billionaires want to live like an average Joe once in a while and it even includes the Cowboys owner.
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Jones was spotted only a couple of days after Super Bowl LV at a 7-Eleven gas station in Prosper, Texas. He was drawing attention from a fan while picking up a few bottles of cheap wine from the store after what would have been a tough NFL campaign. The 2020 Cowboys were far away from competing with the elite as they finished a 6-10 record. They were a far cry away from getting back to the Super Bowl.
What is the net worth of Jerry Jones?
The Cowboys owner has a net worth of around $8.5 billion and took over the franchise in 1989. Before his foray into buying an NFL franchise, he did earn his initial riches in the oil and gas industry. He used all his profits from those businesses to purchase the Dallas Cowboys for $150 million, and success was his demand.
However, Dallas has not won a title since its dominant run in the 1990s but remains one of the most valuable franchises in professional sports.
While 2021 gave the Cowboys fans hope as they finished the season with a 12-5 win-loss record. Despite clinching the NFC East title, the celebration was short-lived for the franchise as they didn’t make it past the NFL Divisional Round losing to the San Francisco 49ers.
Why is the Dallas Cowboys owner buying cheap wine from 7-Eleven?
One of the reasons behind his 7-Eleven shopping outing was his willingness to shop by himself and not as his wealthy self. While it is a rare sight to see a billionaire like Jones in a local store, the fan did proceed to take a picture with him. Even certain reports conducted research around the price of one of the wine bottles he was holding.
They found that one of them was Josh Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine that sells for around $10-$15 in a local store.
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The fans even had thought of asking about the Cowboys but were hesitant to incur his wrath following a dismal NFL campaign. It appears that the Cowboys having a poor season in 2020 did have a bearing on the billionaire owner. He will be hoping to turn things around in 2022.
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