For a long time, Kraft has loved the Pats, too. He began attending games as a season ticket holder with his family in 1971 — Section 217, Row 23, Seats one through six — and ended up buying the team in 1994 for $172 million, which at the time was the NFL's highest sales price.
How much are the Pats worth
New England Patriots, $6.4 billion.
What did the Patriots sell for
But he wouldn't budge. And eventually Orthwein grew frustrated and put the team up for sale. After a long bidding process, Kraft's winning bid was $172 million, a then-record amount for an NFL franchise.
Are the Patriots a franchise
The franchise is owned by Robert Kraft, who purchased the team in 1994. As of 2022, the Patriots are the ninth most valuable sports team in the world and have sold out every home game since 1994.
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