In 1989, Jerry Jones paid $140 million for the Cowboys. Never before had a sports franchise been purchased for more than $100 million. The Cowboys were losing almost $1 million per month at the time. Jones was also paying nearly $100,000 each day to repay the debt he used to purchase the team. Within five years, Jones doubled down on his investment by spending an additional $200 million to upgrade and expand Texas Stadium. His commitment to football and the community is what keeps "America's Team" among the highest-paid teams in the NFL. Jones' wife, Nell, who is a billionaire herself, is one of the largest investors in the team. They met while attending Southern Methodist University and married in 1974. The couple has three children together: Mark Jr., Kelly and Jason. Jerry Jones became the owner of the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. At the time, the team was struggling financially and wasn't expected to be competitive for several more years. However, under Jones' leadership, the team started winning immediately. He has since then built a popular brand around football and the Cowboys that attracts many fans from across America. In 2014, Forbes estimated his net worth at $750 million.