Yes. Former Cowboys owner Harvey Roberts Bright went by the nickname of Bum.
Bum Bright bought the team from original owner Clint Murchison in 1984 and owned the team until Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys for 140 million dollars in 1989.
Jerry Jones bought the Cowboys from Bum Bright in 1989 for a reported $150 million.
He was never divorced, so no.
He reportedly bought the Cowboys and Texas Stadium in February 1989 for $140 million to $150 million, which at the time was the most ever paid for an NFL franchise.
Clint Murchison, Jr. and Bedford Wynne were the original owners of the Cowboys. Oilman Bum Bright bought the team in 1984 and Jerry Jones bought the team from Bright in 1989.
Bright retained Tex Schramm, who served as the Cowboys' president and general manager from 1960 to February 1989.
The Cowboys have only had three majority owners: Clint Murchison (1960-1984), H.R. "Bum" Bright (1984-89) and Jerry Jones (1989-present).
The Cowboys have only had three majority owners: Clint Murchison (1960-1984), H.R. "Bum" Bright (1984-89) and Jerry Jones (1989-president).
Bum Bright was born on 1920-10-06.
Bum Bright died on 2004-12-16.
The Arkansas businessman, who made his fortune in oil and gas exploration, purchased the Cowboys in 1989 from H.R. "Bum" Bright. The 2012 NFL season will be Jones' 24th as the owner of the Dallas franchise.The Arkansas businessman, who made his fortune in oil and gas exploration, purchased the Cowboys in 1989 from H.R. "Bum" Bright. The 2012 NFL season will be Jones' 24th as the owner of the Dallas franchise.