Kraft is a man of great influence, but his 2019 arrest could greatly impact his reputation and legacy in the sports world and beyond.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is one of the most active and famous owners in the NFL even at 77 years old.
2019-02-22
Although Kraft remained heavily involved in the operations of the Patriots through their most recent Super Bowl victory, his charge of soliciting prostitution could alter his relationship with the franchise and with his 39-year-old girlfriend, Ricki Noel Lander.
Lander — who is an actress, designer, and entrepreneur — is no stranger to scandal herself. She gave birth in 2017, at which point Kraft issued a statement denying that he is the child's biological father. By all appearances, Kraft has still been heavily involved in the baby's life.
Of course, as a billionaire sports owner, Kraft certainly has the means to do so. Here are some other ways he has put his money to use and lived his life.
Kraft was offered a lucrative buyout to allow the Patriots to terminate their lease with their stadium and move out of New England, but he refused, opting instead to buy the team.
It's undoubtedly been a worthwhile investment for Kraft. The team won Super Bowl LIII in February 2019, marking the sixth time the team has won under Kraft's ownership.
It remains unclear how the charges will impact the Patriots organization and Kraft's years-long relationship with 39-year-old actress Ricki Noel Lander
Kraft and Ricki Noel Lander at the US Open in New York in 2012.REUTERS/Mike Segar
Lander gave birth in 2017, but Kraft denies that he is the child's biological father. Still, Kraft reportedly bought her a mansion in L.A. and is heavily invested in the upbringing of the child.
Meredith Cash was a sports reporter for Business Insider covering all games played on a field, court, rink, diamond, or gridiron with a specific focus on women's sports.A Knicks fan who grew up north of New York City, Meredith has moved on to greener pastures as one of the Cameron Crazies — and yes, she did live in a tent to get tickets. She graduated from Duke University in 2018 and continues to hope for the best but expect the worst from her New York sports teams.Send Meredith tips and follow her on X: @mercash22.
