How did Chiefs owner Clark Hunt make his money? All you need to know about billionaire franchise owner

The Hunt clan has been closely associated with the Kansas City Chiefs since the NFL organization's founding in 1959. After Lamar Hunt passed away in 2006, his son Clark Hunt became a co-owner of the franchise. Clark has been in control of the franchise's operations for almost 20 years now.

With the assistance of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs have experienced their most prosperous extended run in their history under Clark Hunt's ownership. Kansas City has won three Super Bowls, four conference titles, and eight division titles in the last eight seasons.

The Chiefs have taken home as many division championships in the last eight seasons as they did in the 55 years prior to 2016.

Let's now uncover how Clark Hunt accumulated his fortune.

How did Clark Hunt amass his wealth?

Clark Hunt is descended from the distinguished Hunt family, which has made major impacts on a number of sectors, including publishing, cosmetics, athletics, lodging establishments, and oil.

The reign of this family was led by oil magnate Haroldson Lafayette (H.L.) Hunt, whose wealth provided the groundwork for Clark Hunt and other succeeding generations. H.L. Hunt was prosperous in the Texas oil fields before his death.

He left behind 15 children who inherited his fortune upon his death in 1974. Lamar Hunt, who at the time had already formed the Kansas City Chiefs, was one of those who survived the senior Hunt.

After graduating top of his class with a degree in business administration from Southern Methodist University in 1987, Clark Hunt worked for a while as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs before moving to his hometown to work with his father Lamar.

In 2005, Clark was named chairman of the Chiefs, and in 2010, he was named CEO, positions he continues to hold today. He was named the team's de facto owner after his father passed away in 2006, meaning he represents the organization at all NFL owners' conferences.

As the chairman and CEO of FC Dallas, Hunt is also one of the original investors in Major League Soccer. In addition, he established the Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City, two other professional soccer teams.

What is Clark Hunt's net worth?

The Kansas City Chiefs owner and president is estimated to be worth $1.4 billion. According to Forbes, his NFL ownership is the main source of his riches.

Hunt's commercial strategy and the diversified nature of his sports assets have been crucial to the expansion of his wealth. In addition, the Hunt family, of which Clark is currently one of the more recognizable members, has a lengthy history of making investments in a variety of industries.