Robert Kraft became the owner of the New England Patriots in 1994 when he purchased the team for $172 million. Under his leadership, the franchise has experienced tremendous success, securing six Super Bowl victories and ten AFC Championship titles. Despite turning 84 in June, Kraft has made it clear that he has no intention of stepping down from his role.
Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Kraft expressed that he still feels youthful, stating that in his mind, he is 35 years old. He recalled how, as a child, he would sit on the stadium benches and dream about one day owning the team and fostering a winning culture. He emphasized that, aside from his family, his greatest passions are the Patriots and his foundation dedicated to fighting hate and antisemitism.
While the Patriots have been the most dominant NFL franchise during Kraft’s tenure, they have not made the playoffs since 2021. In an effort to return to contention, the team recently hired Mike Vrabel as their head coach and made significant financial investments in the offseason.