Jeffrey Lurie may be an unfamiliar name for many sports fans but the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is a big reason for the team's financial success. The Massachusetts native cemented his name in the business world thanks to his contributions in Hollywood — specifically as a studio founder and film producer.

When Jeffrey Lurie bought the Philadelphia Eagles in 1994, he always envisioned building the franchise into one of the most feared across the NFL . After three decades and plenty of heartbreak, Lurie has accomplished that goal.