Shad Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, ranks No. 21 on Forbes' 'Greatest Self-Made Americans' list with a perfect self-made score of 10. He immigrated from Pakistan with $500 and built a $15 billion fortune through his auto parts company, Flex-N-Gate.
Another day, another Forbes ranking for Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan.
This time, heās coming in at No. 21 on Forbes 250 **āGreatest Self-Made Americansā** list.
He has a star next to his name, as do the other billionaires on the list.
Forbes said in coming up with the rankings, āAn invaluable resource was ***Forbes*****ā Self-Made Score**, a 1-to-10 ranking that quantifies the ādistance traveledā by each individualāseparating those who started with nothing from those with a big head start. Only those ranking nine or ten made the cut. The final ranking encompasses financial success, obstacles overcome and enduring impact."
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Khanās self-made score from Forbes is 10.
Forbes recalled Khanās beginnings as an immigrant who traveled from Pakistan to Illinois:
āThe Pakistani immigrant arrived with $500 in his pocket and worked nights as a dishwasher while studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He later designed a one-piece truck bumper, the basis of his $15 billion fortune.ā
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Khan, 75, first made his fortune as the owner of an auto parts company called Flex-N-Gate.
Khan paid $770 million for the Jaguars in 2011. **In June 2024**, the Jacksonville City Council approved a $1.4 billion deal for the Stadium of the Future renovations at Everbank Stadium.
In 2013, he bought Fulham FC, a soccer club in England.
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The Jaguarsā original owner, 90-year-old Wayne Weaver, was also recognized on Forbesā Self-Made Americans list, coming in at No. 80.
Forbes wrote of Weaverās journey, that, āThe retail fashion mogul grew up in public housing before running Nine West.ā
Oprah Winfrey came in at No. 1 on the list. **To see the full ranking, click here**.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shad Khan Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on before the start of a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Shad Khan Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on before the start of a game against the Tennessee Titans at TIAA Bank Field on September 19, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau sits down with Jaguars owner Shad Khan ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau sits down with Jaguars owner Shad Khan ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau sits down with Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan in 2018 and talks about what a home playoff game means for the franchise, the fans and the city of Jacksonville.
Action Sports Jax's Brent Martineau sits down with Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan in 2018 and talks about what a home playoff game means for the franchise, the fans and the city of Jacksonville.
Shad Khan was a guest speaker at the Enterprise Florida board meeting Thursday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Shad Khan was a guest speaker at the Enterprise Florida board meeting Thursday morning in Ponte Vedra Beach.
Shad Khan at the Super Bowl 01-31-14
Shad Khan at the Super Bowl 01-31-14
Shad Khan talks with former Jaguar Fred Taylor before the game Thursday night.
Shad Khan talks with former Jaguar Fred Taylor before the game Thursday night.
Shad Khan pictured in his Chicago penthouse, shown on Forbes.com.
Shad Khan pictured in his Chicago penthouse, shown on Forbes.com.
Coach Gus Bradley and Owner Shad Khan.
Coach Gus Bradley and Owner Shad Khan.
GF Default - Jaguars owner Shad Khan on Pres. Trump's immigration ban
GF Default - Jaguars owner Shad Khan on Pres. Trump's immigration ban
GF Default - Action Sports: Shad Khan interview at the Super Bowl, Part 1
GF Default - Action Sports: Shad Khan interview at the Super Bowl, Part 1
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan looks on during warm ups before the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 21: Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan looks on during warm ups before the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan links arms with players while some stand and others kneel during the National Anthem, ahead of kickoff in London against the Baltimore Ravens in 2017.
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan links arms with players while some stand and others kneel during the National Anthem, ahead of kickoff in London against the Baltimore Ravens in 2017.
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan (middle) poses with Executive VP of Football Operations Tom Coughlin (left of Khan) and new head coach Doug Marrone (right of Khan) following press conference at EverBank Field in 2017.
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan (middle) poses with Executive VP of Football Operations Tom Coughlin (left of Khan) and new head coach Doug Marrone (right of Khan) following press conference at EverBank Field in 2017.
Dave Caldwell, Shad Khan, and Mark Lamping.
Dave Caldwell, Shad Khan, and Mark Lamping.
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver has reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Shahid Khan, a successful Illinois businessman.
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver has reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Shahid Khan, a successful Illinois businessman.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, EverBank Chairman/CEO Robert Clements, and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Tom Van Berkel gather for the announcement
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll, Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, EverBank Chairman/CEO Robert Clements, and Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Tom Van Berkel gather for the announcement
Shad Khan: On Drafting Tebow
Shad Khan: On Drafting Tebow
Jaguars Owner Shad Khan shaking hands with City Councilmen ahead of a special meeting on EverBank Field improvements.
Jaguars Owner Shad Khan shaking hands with City Councilmen ahead of a special meeting on EverBank Field improvements.
Khan after NFL Finance Committee meeting.
Khan after NFL Finance Committee meeting.
Shad Khan and Jaguars President Mark Lamping.
Shad Khan and Jaguars President Mark Lamping.
City leaders and Jaguars owner Shad Khan celebrate the existing partnership with Deutsche Bank, and look to future expansion in NE Florida.
City leaders and Jaguars owner Shad Khan celebrate the existing partnership with Deutsche Bank, and look to future expansion in NE Florida.
Luke Joeckel is joined by Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, GM David Caldwell and Coach Gus Bradley to debut to Jacksonville in 2013.
Luke Joeckel is joined by Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, GM David Caldwell and Coach Gus Bradley to debut to Jacksonville in 2013.
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Q&A
What is Shad Khan's ranking on Forbes' 'Greatest Self-Made Americans' list?
Shad Khan is ranked No. 21 on Forbes' 'Greatest Self-Made Americans' list.
What is Shad Khan's self-made score according to Forbes?
Shad Khan has a self-made score of 10, indicating he started with nothing and achieved significant financial success.
How did Shad Khan build his fortune?
Shad Khan built his fortune primarily through his auto parts company, Flex-N-Gate, which contributed to his estimated net worth of $15 billion.
What notable purchases has Shad Khan made in sports?
Shad Khan purchased the Jacksonville Jaguars for $770 million in 2011 and acquired Fulham FC, a soccer club in England, in 2013.
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