Portrait of David Blitzer

Rank #1057

David Blitzer

Net worth $4.0B

Sports · United States

Born
Sep 07, 1969
Age
56
Source
Sports
Residence
New York, New York
Citizenship
United States
Marital status
Married
Children
5
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

Net worth over time

Biography

  • David Blitzer runs the tactical opportunities group at alternative investment giant Blackstone.
  • In 2011, he joined forces with then Apollo colleague Josh Harris to buy the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers. They later added the NHL's New Jersey Devils and English soccer club Crystal Palace to their holdings.
  • Blitzer also owns stakes in MLB's Cleveland Guardians, MLS' Real Salt Lake and the NWSL's Utah Royals.
  • Blitzer joined Harris' ownership group that purchased the NFL's Washington Commanders for $6.05 billion in 2023.
  • Blitzer graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.