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5. Mina Kimes, Journalist
In 2014, Kimes published an essay on Tumblr about how the Seattle Seahawks helped her build a relationship with her father. That text became her pass to become an ESPN’s writing staff member. At first, she focused on literary portraits of NFL stars – Aaron Rodgers, Darrelle Revis, Tarod Taylor, Antonio Brown, Baker Mayfield, and so on. Gradually, Kimes began appearing on screen (now an analyst on NFL Live) and on endless podcasts. She is now one of the most quoted journalists covering the NFL.
4. Donna Kelsey, mother of Travis and Jason Kelsey
Before the last Super Bowl, Donna Kelsey was one of the top media stars in the United States. It was the first time her sons, Travis and Jason, faced each other in the season’s final game. After the final whistle, she had to congratulate one and comfort the other. Donna was already in the media a year ago when she travelled 1,930 kilometres in one day to watch both sons play in the playoffs. As we joked before: Peyton and Eli Manning’s mom has 4 championship rings, and Donna has 3 so far.
3. Kim Pegula, Co-Owner of the Buffalo Bills
A married couple at the helm of an NFL club is not that rare, but hardly anyone can say that Kim is in the shadow of her husband, Terry. The Korean was heavily involved in her husband’s business endeavours even before the Buffalo Bills purchased him in 2014, and after the acquisition, she went full steam ahead. She pushed the “One Buffalo” brand, launched the MSG Western New York regional sports network, and has sat on several NFL committees, including the Super Bowl committee. She also simultaneously holds the presidency of the Bills and the Buffalo Sabres NHL club.
2. Sheila Ford Hamp, Owner of the Detroit Lions
Sheila Ford Hamp wouldn’t be on if this were the top most favourite women in the NFL. Lions fans greet her with a disapproving buzz. It’s not her fault – it’s just that any association with the Ford family reminds fans of decades of sagging at the bottom of the NFL. Sheela became involved in the club’s affairs in 2014 when her mother became the formal owner. Since then, Sheila made critical personnel decisions – firing functionaries Tom Lewand and Martin Mayhew and giving Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia another chance. After her mother stepped aside in 2020, Sheila became the complete owner and fired Quinn and Patricia first. Perhaps the looming revival of the Lions will help fix the attitude of the fan base.
1. Amy Adams Strunk, Owner of the Tennessee Titans
In 2013, Titans owner Bud Adams passed away. He left one-third of the club to Amy, one-third to her sister Susan Lewis, and one-third to other family members. Initially, Susan Lewis became the managing owner, and the first two years after Bud Adams’ death were spent in chaos and internal power struggles. In 2015, the family board decided to hand the helm to Amy Adams, and the club has since begun to stabilize. Amy resolved key personnel issues, gained credibility within the NFL and took several important positions within its structure, particularly on the Hall of Fame committee. In 2019, Adams managed to get a draft ceremony in Nashville, for which the state of Tennessee awarded her the title of Man of the Year. Her athletic success in recent years and her attentiveness to fans have led to her being affectionately referred to as “Mom” by her fan base. And it takes a lot of effort for the fans to like the owner.
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