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Cowboy Billionaire
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on building his fortune and a $1 billion stadium.
#44 Frederik Meijer & family
$5,000 million
Father, Hendrik, immigrated from the Netherlands 1900s; became barber. Opened North Side Grocery 1934 with 14-year-old son Frederik. Duo launched Meijer Thrifty Acres in 1962; pioneered 'superstore' one-stop shopping. Frederik took over after father's death 1964. Today there are more than 180 Meijer stores in 5 states. Estimated sales: $15 billion. Recently revamping stores. Fred Meijer: Stories of His Life published this year.
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