Robert Kenneth Kraft (born June 5, 1941) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with assets in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate development, and a private equity portfolio. Since 1994, Kraft has owned the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He also owns the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS), which he founded in 1996, and the esport-based Boston Uprising, which Kraft founded in 2017. As of July 2024, he has an estimated net worth of US$11.1 billion according to Forbes. More about Robert Kraft
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Kraft was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, the son of Sarah Bryna (Webber) and Harry Kraft, a dress manufacturer in Boston's Chinatown. His mother was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia; his father was a lay leader at Congregation Kehillath Israel in Brookline and wanted his son to become a rabbi. The Krafts were a Modern Orthodox Jewish family. Robert attended the Edward Devotion School and graduated from Brookline High School. As a child, he sold newspapers outside of Braves Field in Boston. During high school, Kraft was unable to participate in most sports because it interfered with his after-school Hebrew studies and observance of the Sabbath.In total, we tracked 345 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Robert Kraft (BILL BELICHICK ROBERT KRAFT SIGNED NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS F/S HELMET PSA DNA LOA) was sold in February 2017 for $1099.95 while the cheapest item (Robert Kraft #5 Art Card Limited 21/50 Edward Vela Signed (New England Patriots)) found a new owner for $0.99 in October 2024. The month with the most items sold (22) was February 2017 with an average selling price of $61.97 for an autographed item of Robert Kraft. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2023 with $400.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2013. In average, an autographed item from Robert Kraft is worth $39.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Robert Kraft were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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2023 ALLEN & GINTER ROBERT KRAFT AUTOGRAPH 20/25 | $250.00 | ||
2023 Allen Ginter Robert Kraft Auto Autographed Card MA-RKR Shadowboxed | $150.00 | ||
Robert Kraft #2 Art Card Limited 42/50 Edward Vela Signed (New England Patriots) | $1.91 | ||
Robert Kraft #2 Art Card Limited 43/50 Edward Vela Signed (New England Patriots) | $4.75 | ||
Robert Kraft #2 Art Card Limited 45/50 Edward Vela Signed (New England Patriots) | $1.07 | ||
Robert Kraft #5 Art Card Limited 21/50 Edward Vela Signed (New England Patriots) | $0.99 | ||
Robert Kraft 2023 Allen & ginter mini framed auto autograph psa 9 | $225.00 | ||
Robert Kraft Autograph, New England Patriots, 2023 Allen & Ginter | $161.50 | ||
Robert Kraft CEO New England Patriots Signed 8 x 10 Photo COA TTM Seal 22J07118 | $75.00 | ||
Robert Kraft New England Patriots Edward Vela Limited Edition Signed Artist Card | $5.00 |
Patriots owner Robert Kraft shunned from Hall of Fame induction yet again, per r (11/22/24): The NFL's most successful owner still hasn't received a bronze bust
Hall of Fame voter reveals main reason why Patriots owner Robert Kraft has yet t (09/12/24): One thing is keeping Kraft from his rightful place in Canton
Tom Brady Patriots Hall of Fame induction: Robert Kraft retires No. 12, previews (06/13/24): Here's a look at how Tom Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction went down in Foxborough
Here's the joke that crossed the line for Tom Brady during his Netflix roast (05/06/24): Tom Brady was a good sport during his Netflix celebrity roast, but did not appreciate Jeff Ross' joke that referenced Robert Kraft and a massage.
Tom Brady didn't seem thrilled about Robert Kraft joke during Netflix roast (05/06/24): Brady got up from his seat to approach comedian Jeff Ross and put a stop to a joke involving the New England Patriots owner.
Irate Tom Brady appears to snap at Jeff Ross during roast after this joke about (05/2024): The jokes flew for nearly three hours, but one seemed to get under Brady's skin
Robert Kraft: One way or another, I'd like to see us get a top-rate young QB (03/2024): Patriots owner Robert Kraft isn't going to be making any of the picks in this year's draft, but he's watched the same games as everyone else over the last few years and he knows that there's one spot the team needs to address sooner rather than later.
Robert Kraft pushes back on Patriots' lack of spending narrative: 'That's just n (02/2024): New England was 31st in cash spending in 2023
Patriots welcome new head coach: Jerod Mayo embraces historic hiring; Robert Kra (01/2024): Mayo becomes the NFL youngest head coach
What to make of Pat McAfee's awkward exchange with Robert Kraft (12/2023): It's worth wondering whether Pat McAfee had inside information when he made a definitive statement to Robert Kraft on ESPN's "College GameDay."
How is Robert Kraft feeling while watching Mac Jones' downfall? (11/2023): After Mac Jones hit a new low in Germany on Sunday, it's hard not to envision Robert Kraft calling for a full reset in New England, writes Phil Perry.
Tom Brady to immediately get inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame as Robert Kraft (09/2023): No four-year wait necessary: Brady will receive a special in-stadium induction ceremony on June 12, 2024
Patriots owner Robert Kraft one of 12 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists in (07/2023): Kraft was a finalist last year
WATCH: Robert Kraft shows off Super Bowl trophies to Patriots’ rookies (06/2023): The Patriots' rookies got their first look at the team's six Lombardi Trophies
Robert Kraft doesn’t miss chance to take well-timed shot at Jets (05/2023): Patriots owner Robert Kraft doles out a hilarious jab at the rival New York Jets.
Damien Woody believes Robert Kraft's motivation could spur Patriots' 'splash mov (02/2023): How aggressive will the Patriots be in acquiring talent this offseason? Former Patriot Damien Woody believes team owner Robert Kraft will have plenty of motivation to make sure his team makes significant moves.
FTX collapse: Tom Brady, Robert Kraft among investors set to be wiped out in cry (01/2023): Brady and Kraft are among the high-profile investors whose FTX shares are expected to become virtually worthless
Watch Robert Kraft welcome ‘classy' fan who endured heckling in viral video (12/2022): One week after being heckled by a Raiders fan during his first-ever NFL game, Jerry Edmond was given VIP treatment by Patriots owner Robert Kraft at Gillette Stadium.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft running ad to combat antisemitism (10/2022): Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his Foundation deliver a message to combat antisemitism
Albert Breer: Is Robert Kraft getting 'antsy' as Patriots lose relevance? (09/2022): The Patriots appear to have lost some cache in the post-Tom Brady era, and Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer wonders how team owner Robert Kraft feels about that development.
Robert Kraft, Amy Trask headline Pro Football Hall of Fame senior, coach, contri (07/2022): The Hall of Fame revealed its senior, coach and contributor semifinalists
NFLPA likely to use Robert Kraft as example of NFL’s double standard (06/2022): The nature of the charges was similar (not the same), neither faced criminal cases and now the NFLPA will argue Kraft sets a precedence for Watson's case:
Eli Manning jokes Robert Kraft would have 10 Super Bowl rings if not for the Man (05/2022): The Patriots have won six Super Bowls during Robert Kraft’s tenure as owner. Eli Manning recently reminded Kraft that it could have been more, if not for the Manning family. Manning was speaking at the event where Kraft received Sports Business Journal’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and he pointed ou
Robert Kraft lays out expectations for Patriots’ 2021 free agents (04/2022): The Patriots spent an unprecedented amount of money in free agency last year and some players didn't meet the expectations.
Robert Kraft: This year will be very telling for Mac Jones (03/2022): Patriots owner Robert Kraft said this week that he’s bothered by the fact that the Patriots haven’t won a playoff game since Super Bowl LIII and one of the ways that the team can end that streak is by getting great quarterback play. 2021 first-round pick Mac Jones had some flashes during his rookie
Tom Brady retirement: How Robert Kraft, Patriots paid tribute to QB (02/2022): The Tom Brady tributes have begun in earnest, with the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft offering gushing praise of the quarterback following his retirement Tuesday.
Robert Kraft honors late John Madden with touching statement (12/2021): Patriots owner Robert Kraft penned a heartfelt statement to honor the life and legacy of the great John Madden after the legendary NFL coach and broadcaster's death.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft lends team plane to undefeated University of Rhode I (10/2021): The 5-0 Rams faced an eight-hour bus ride to Towson until Kraft sent his plane -- and covered all costs
Patriots owner Robert Kraft acknowledges New England has not 'done the greatest (04/2021): New England's poor draft history isn't lost on Robert Kraft
Robert Kraft explains Patriots 2021 free agency spree: We're in this to win, not (03/2021): Don't mention rebuilding to Kraft, because he wants to win right now
Prosecutor asks for Kraft video not to be destroyed (12/2020): A Florida prosecutor has asked a judge to preserve video that allegedly shows Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for massage parlor sex, citing a pending civil case in which the videos could be used as evidence.
Charges dropped against Pats owner Kraft (09/2020): Florida prosecutors drop charge against Patriots owner Robert Kraft after court bars massage parlor sex video.
Court Upholds Decision to Dismiss Video in Robert Kraft Case (08/2020): The Patriots’ owner refused to take a plea in the case involving visits to a Florida spa, instead arguing that police surveillance violated his Fourth Amendment rights.
Judges question search warrants in Kraft case (06/2020): Florida appellate judges on Tuesday questioned the legality of search warrants that let police secretly video record New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others paying for massage parlor sex.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft auctions off Super Bowl 51 ring for the All-In Chall (05/2020): The hardest fought ring from the 28-3 comeback against the Falcons was put up for a good cause
Patriots loan Navy football team plane to get Midshipmen to Liberty Bowl in Memp (12/2019): Robert Kraft had a plane to spare
Robert Kraft jokes Patriots were close to Darrelle Revis with less (03/2015): St. Patrick’s Day has to be a tough one for Patriots owner Robert Kraft, what with all the wearing of the green. The fact one of his best players just decided to wear it didn’t help. Via Brian Costello of the New York Post, Kraft had a few jokes while speaking at a St. Patrick’s…
The One Thing Robert Kraft and Frank Underwood Have In Common (02/2015): Robert Kraft and Frank Underwood have one thing in common - an appreciation of power. The House of Kraft is more powerful than ever. That is perhaps the lasting legacy of what has become known as Deflategate.
Robert Kraft's gutsy $175 million investment in the New England Patriots has pai (01/2015): In 1994, Robert Kraft owned Foxboro Stadium...
Pete Frates Celebrates Birthday At Pats Game, Hangs Out With Robert Kraft (12/2014): Pete Frates is celebrating turning 30 in the best way possible. The former Boston College...
Patriots owner Robert Kraft feeling good about his team (11/2014): Robert Kraft knows the commentary wasn't very flattering after the Patriots were embarrassed by the Chiefs in Kansas City, and the team dropped to 2-2 on the season. Given how the team has rebounded, winning seven straight, the Patriots owner couldn’t be happier.
Robert Kraft, Vince Wilfork mourning the loss of Thomas Menino (10/2014): The Patriots have joined in the support for the family and friends of longtime Boston Mayor Thomas Menino , who lost his battle with cancer today. Owner Robert Kraft issued a statement today after learning of the death of Menino .
New England Patriots CEO Robert Kraft helps open new playground at Foxboro schoo (09/2014): Pat Patriot makes a grand entrance during a gym ceremony held Tuesday for the opening of the new Igo Elementary School playground in Foxboro. (Staff photo by Mark Stockwell)
Robert Kraft Doesn't Care About Your Feelings (08/2014): If you want championship-caliber ownership and management and thats what we have here now there are tradeoffs. Sentimentality is one of them.
Robert Kraft: Patriots Want Another Super Bowl Title ‘Real Bad’ (07/2014): The New England Patriots enter every season with lofty expectations, but it’s been a while since...
Robert Kraft video creates quite a stir (07/2012): This still image taken from the video shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft throwing a punch in a scene as he helps out friend Ricki Lander as she makes an audition tape for a role in a new movie.
Robert Kraft, Patriots owner, wants a team in London (06/2012): Has the NFL maxed out its viewership in the United States? Patriots owner Robert Kraft believes it might have. He says the next step is expansion to the U.K.