E. Stanley 'Stan' Kroenke, born on July 29, 1947, in Cole Camp, Missouri, and raised in the nearby town of Mora, Missouri, is a billionaire businessman named after St. Louis Cardinals legends Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial. He earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Missouri in 1969 and an MBA in 1971. Kroenke began his career in real estate development in 1975, forming partnerships that evolved into The Kroenke Group by the early 1980s, specializing in entertainment venues, shopping centers, multi-use properties, apartment buildings, and other developments. He is the owner of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which includes teams such as the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, and Arsenal FC. Kroenke's interests also extend to winemaking, owning multiple vineyards and wineries, including a notable incident where he discarded $3.3 million worth of Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon. Married since 1974 to Ann Walton, daughter of Walmart co-founder James 'Bud' Walton, his wealth has been significantly bolstered by his wife's inheritance. He maintains residences in Missouri and Colorado, with deep roots in the Midwest.