Stan Kroenke, Arsenal F.C., Los Angeles Rams, NFL
Stan Kroenke is an American businessman who is the owner of Arsenal F.C., the Los Angeles Rams, and the Denver Nuggets. He is also the co-owner of the Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Rapids. Kroenke is one of the richest people in the world, with a net worth of over $10 billion.
Kroenke was born in Columbia, Missouri, in 1947. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in business administration. After graduating, Kroenke worked as a real estate developer in his hometown. In 1985, he founded Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, a company that owns and operates sports teams and venues.
Kroenke's first major acquisition was the Denver Nuggets of the NBA in 1991. He then purchased the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL in 1995. In 2000, Kroenke purchased the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. In 2010, he purchased Arsenal F.C. of the Premier League.
Kroenke's most recent acquisition was the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL in 2016. He moved the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2017. Kroenke's ownership of the Rams has been controversial, as some fans in St. Louis feel that he did not do enough to keep the team in the city.
Kroenke is a controversial figure in the sports world. Some people admire him for his business acumen and his success in building a sports empire. Others criticize him for his willingness to move teams to different cities and for his perceived lack of interest in the fans.
Despite the controversy, Kroenke remains one of the most powerful people in the sports world. He is the owner of some of the most iconic teams in the world, and he has a net worth of over $10 billion. It is likely that Kroenke will continue to be a major force in the sports world for many years to come.
**Key Stats:**- Kroenke's net worth is over $10 billion.
- Kroenke owns Arsenal F.C., the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Rapids.
- Kroenke moved the Rams from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2017.
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