While the Cleveland Browns haven’t been among the top of the NFL futures odds to win a Super Bowl for several years, they have an owner, Jimmy Haslam — one of the richest NFL owners — who’s shown a willingness to spend, including giving quarterback Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed $230 million deal.
Below, I’ll explore Haslams’ net worth, how he got so rich, and more.
What Is Jimmy Haslam’s Net Worth?
According to Forbes, Haslam’s net worth is $8.7 billion.
How Is Jimmy Haslam So Rich?
Haslam’s wealth started with his father, James A. Haslam II. He founded the truck stop chain Pilot Flying J. Jimmy Haslam joined the company’s board when he was 20, a senior at the University of Tennessee. In 1975, the company was generating about $50 million in revenue per year.
In 2008, he bought a minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers before purchasing the Browns from former owner Randy Lerner in 2012 for around $1 billion.
Later, in 2017, 2023, and 2024, Haslam sold the company his father founded to Berkshire Hathaway for about $13.6 billion across three separate transactions.
In addition to the Browns, Haslam owns the MLS’s Columbus Crew and has a 25% stake in the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.
What Is the Net Worth of the Haslam Family?
According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, the Haslam family is worth $14.4 billion.
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