Atlanta Falcons Owner

Last Modified Jul 18, 2024 05:42 GMT
Atlanta Falcons Owner
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The Atlanta Falcons are a professional football team that competes in the National Football Conference (NFC) South division of the National Football League (NFL). Based in Atlanta, the franchise was established by Rankin M. Smith Sr. in 1965.

Established on June 30, 1965, the Atlanta Falcons were initially owned by their founding owner, Rankin M. Smith Sr., until 1989. In 1989, Taylor Smith took over ownership of the franchise and held it until 2002. In 2002, Arthur M. Blank became the new owner of the Falcons after the NFL owners unanimously approved the team purchase worth $545 million.

With a history of almost six decades, the Falcons have won two conference championships in the NFC, in 1998 and 2016. Additionally, they have won six division championships (two in the NFC West and four in the NFC South division). However, they have never secured a league championship or a Super Bowl title. The Falcons host their home games in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, situated in Atlanta, Georgia.

Who Owns the Atlanta Falcons?

As of July 2024, Arthur M. Blank is the owner of the Falcons. He is a renowned businessman and philanthropist. Blank is the co-founder of Home Depot, a multinational home improvement retail corporation, and owns another professional sports team, Atlanta United FC of Major League Soccer (MLS). Additionally, he owns Mountain Sky Guest Ranch and West Creek Ranch in Montana and several PGA TOUR Superstores.

Born in New York on September 27, 1942, Arthur Blank is the son of Max and Molly Blank. He studied at Stuyvesant High School in New York City and later attended Babson College. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in 1963, he undertook various career roles. In 1978, Blank co-founded Home Depot and retired as co-chairman in 2001.

For his significant contribution to the business world, Forbes recognized Blank as one of the World's 100 Greatest Living Business Minds in 2017, named Sports Business Journal's Executive of the Year in 2018, and listed among Sports Business Journal's 50 Most Influential People in Sports for 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Speaking of his philanthropic endeavors, he is the chairman of The Arthur Blank Family Foundation and a member of the Emory University Board of Trustees. In 2012, he also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donating at least half of his wealth to charitable causes.

Atlanta Falcons Owner Net Worth

According to Forbes, Blank has an estimated net worth of around $8.3 billion as of July 2024.

FAQ's On Atlanta Falcons Owner

A. The Atlanta Falcons were established on June 30, 1965.

A. The nicknames given to the Atlanta Falcons are "The Dirty Birds" and "Grits Blitz".

A. The team colors of the Atlanta Falcons are black, red, silver, and white.

A. The Atlanta Falcons played their first season in 1966.

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