The Pakistani-American billionaire businessman and sports tycoon Shahid Khan has two children, a daughter Shanna and a son, Tony Khan, with his wife, Ann Carlson (now Ann Carlson Khan).
Shahid Rafiq Khan, a successful entrepreneur, is a Muslim of Pakistani descent. He first met Ann Carlson (now known as Ann Carlson Khan) while studying at the University of Illinois in 1967.
They began dating and maintained their relationship for ten years before eventually tying the knot in 1977.
Khan obtained his American citizenship through naturalization in 1991.
In addition to his achievements, Shahid Khan owns a beautiful residence in Naples, Florida, along with a luxurious superyacht named Kismet.
He also maintains an apartment in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago.
Shahid Khan Kids: Meet Tony And Shanna Khan
Tony Khan
Son of Shahid Khan, Antony Rafiq Khan, was born on October 10, 1982, and is a prominent businessman, promoter, and sports executive.
He has made significant contributions to the realms of American football, professional wrestling, and soccer.
Khan is widely recognized as the founder and co-owner of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he holds several key positions, including president, chief executive, general manager, and executive producer of the promotion.
Similarly, the Khan family owns the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League (NFL) and the Premier League club Fulham.
Antony Khan himself holds executive roles within both organizations.
At the Jaguars, he operates as the chief football strategy officer, while at Fulham, he holds the position of vice-chairman and director of football operations.
Aside from his involvement in these ventures, Khan also engages in other business endeavors such as TruMedia Networks, Activist Artists Management, and Ring of Honor (ROH).
Shanna Khan
Shanna Noelle Khan, widely recognized as Shanna Khan, is the daughter of Shahid Khan. Born in 1987 in Illinois, United States, she is currently 36 years of age.
Shanna completed her studies at the University of Illinois.
In April 2015, Shanna exchanged vows with Justin Charles McCabe, the son of Janet A. McCabe from Three Lakes, Wisconsin.
The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Susanna Stefanachi Macomb, an interfaith minister, at the elegant Plaza in New York.
Early Life Of Shahid Khan
Shahid Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan, into a middle-class family actively involved in the construction industry.
His mother, who is now retired, worked as a mathematics professor, while his father, Rafiq Khan, owned a shop specializing in survey and drawing equipment.
Unfortunately, Shahid Khan’s brother, Tariq Rafiq Khan, passed away in his early 20s.
At 16, Khan immigrated to the United States in 1967 to pursue his studies at the University of Illinois.
Upon his arrival, he initially stayed in a modest $2-per-night room at the university YMCA. Similarly, his first job involved washing dishes for $1.20 per hour.
During his time at the university, Khan became a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and in 1971, he graduated from the Grainger College of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering.
In recognition of his achievements, he was honored with the Mechanical Science and Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award in 1999.