Who is Sheila Ford Hamp, owner of Detroit Lions? All you need to know

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Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp

Sheila Ford Hamp is the billionaire owner of the Detroit Lions, an American franchise competing in the National Football League (NFL).

Ford Hamp is a descendant of the Ford and Firestone family fortunes and has inherited the family's business acumen. She acquired her college education at two prestigious institutions, Yale University and Boston University. She got her Bachelor of arts from Yale University and a Master's degree from Boston University in teaching and early childhood education.

Hamp was introduced to her family's sports ownership business in 2014 when her mother took over the franchise. By that time, the franchise was already on a downward spiral, and a lot of work had to be done.

Ford Hamp was employed as an advisor of some sort, and she, in turn, contributed to a shift in team culture. That shift began with Tom Lewand and Martin Mayhew's firing in 2015 and a subsequent multi-year rebuild.

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Hamp remained powerful in the background in Detroit, leading to her succeeding her mother as the principal owner and chairwoman of the Lions in 2020.

Since taking over, she has fired former head coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn and sanctioned some franchise-altering trades.


Who is Sheila Ford Hamp married to?

Sheila Ford Hamp is happily married to Steve Hamp, a successful businessman in his own right.

She decided to keep the Ford last name intact, as it's significant in the American business industry. Sheila and Steve Hamp have three children and lives in Ann Arbor.


What is Sheila Ford Hamp's Net Worth?

Sheila Ford Hamp is a product of two dynasties: the Ford family and the Firestone family dynasty. As such, it shouldn't be surprising that Ford Hamp grew up in and around money.

However, the savvy NFL owner never rested on the riches of her ancestors. Instead, she has done remarkable work to add to her wealth. Ford Hamp is worth an estimated $1 billion. The businesswoman is part of the billionaires club in the NFL.


How did Detroit Lions perform this season?

Sheila Ford Hamp's Detroit Lions had a solid 2022 NFL season that saw them close the year with a bang despite looking like they would end up a lottery team. Instead, the Lions ended the season on a positive note, denying Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay Packers a playoff spot.

The Lions achieved that with an elite offense powered by a revitalized Jared Goff and a rapid Jamaal Williams, who clearly had something to prove. The Lions closed out the season with a respectable 9-8 record.

They also achieved wins over franchises such as the Green Bay Packers (twice), New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings. All of them are playoff-bound teams except the Packers.

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