The league's finance committee met Wednesday and unanimously recommended the transaction for approval.
Commissioner Roger Goodell has made minority ownership a point of emphasis in the league. The Walton-Penner group met those wishes by including Starbucks board chair Mellody Hobson and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice -- both Black women. Walton, 77, was chairman of Walmart from 1992-2015. He is the eldest son of founder Sam Walton and Helen Walton and has an estimated net worth of nearly $60 billion. He would become by far the richest owner in the NFL if the sale is approved as expected.
Great News and confident Sam Walton would be proud of his family investment! This Nova Scotian will still be cheering for the PATRIOTS ! But will know. When shopping they own the Bronco’s!