Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will watch his NFL team play in the Super Bowl for the third time in the past seven years when the franchise faces the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9.
Lurie, a Massachusetts native who grew up rooting for the New England Patriots, purchased the Eagles in 1994 and has seen his investment skyrocket in value as the NFL grew its influence over American life. He has also overseen a period of sustained on-field success in a football-obsessed region, with the Eagles reaching the playoffs 19 seasons in the three decades he’s owned them.
The Eagles are now worth $6.75 billion, according to Sportico’s latest NFL team valuations. When Lurie bought them, he paid $185 million, which equates to about $400 million in current dollars when accounting for inflation.
Who is Jeffrey Lurie?
Lurie, 73, is the three-decades-long owner of the Eagles. He purchased the team when he was 43.
While some NFL owners may view their franchises purely as an investment, Lurie is known for being passionate about the Eagles’ on-field product, and he’s considered one of the more hands-on owners in the league. In a city famous for fan enthusiasm, his approach makes for a suitable pairing.
“We want to be the best in every area of an organization and I have an obsession and a love affair with it,” Lurie told the team’s official website. “It’s always about rethinking things every week, every month, and being humble enough to know that you can even be better.”
What is Lurie’s net worth?
As of early 2025, Lurie is no longer on Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, which tracks the 500 richest people in the world. Last year, when he was still on the index, Lurie had a net worth of $6.1 billion. Forbes currently values Lurie at $5.3 billion.
How did Jeffrey Lurie make his money?
Lurie was born into wealth, as his father, Morris John Lurie, ran the successful theater chain General Cinema founded by his grandfather, Philip Smith. Lurie also bought early stakes in major clothing companies, including Neiman Marcus, which padded his wealth.
The movie business has remained a central part of Lurie’s life, and he has produced films since the 1980s. His creative instincts set him apart from other NFL owners, many of whom made their money from ventures such as real estate and technology.
How much and when did Jeffrey Lurie buy the Eagles for?
Lurie bought the Eagles for $185 million in 1994.
Who is the Eagles’ majority owner?
Lurie is the majority and controlling owner of the Eagles. However, he offloaded about 8% of the organization in a minority sale last year, with Susan Kim, Zack Peskowitz and Olivia Peskowitz Suter purchasing stakes.
Lurie and the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil
The Eagles kicked off the 2024 NFL season with the league’s first-ever game in Brazil, defeating the Green Bay Packers, 34-29, at Corinthians Arena on Sept. 6, 2024.
Despite the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots having International Home Marketing Area rights to Brazil, the NFL chose the Eagles and Packers to make the trip.
The NFL continues to push football internationally, and while Europe has been a primary focus, reaching South America also represented an important outreach effort for the league.
