Where did the Hunt family get their money?

Where did the Hunt family get their money?

The Hunt family’s fortune originates with oil wildcatter H.L. Hunt, who inspired the J.R. Ewing character on the long-running TV series “Dallas.” His eldest children, the late Margaret and H.L. Hunt III, sold his Hunt Petroleum to XTO Energy in 2008 for $4.2 billion in cash and stock.

How did Lamar Hunt make his money?

Amusement parks and caves. Hunt was the founder of two theme parks in Kansas City: Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, which opened in 1973 and 1982 respectively.

How much is the Hunt family worth?

The Hunts, who have owned the Chiefs since Lamar Hunt founded the team six decades ago, are one of America’s richest families, worth an estimated $15.3 billion. They own oil and gas companies around the world, a massive underground business park and stakes in NFL, NBA and MLS sports teams.

Does the Hunt family own Hunt’s ketchup?

Hunt’s is the name of a brand of preserved tomato products owned by Conagra Brands. The company was founded in 1888, in Sebastopol, California, as the Hunt Bros. Fruit Packing Co., by Joseph and William Hunt.