Forbes: John Morris ranks 375th among world's richest people

Bass Pro Shops founder John Morris tied for No. 375 on Forbes' recently released list of the wealthiest people in the world.

The owner of the Springfield-based outdoor retailer, Big Cedar Lodge near Branson and Tracker Marine Group, Morris' net worth is valued at $4 billion, according to his Forbes profile.

Bass Pro's more than 60 stores and marine dealerships, according to Forbes, brought in some $3 billion in sales last year.

Other Missourians on this year's list include:

• No. 82 Jack Taylor and family; $12.8 billion; Enterprise-Rent-A-Car; St. Louis;
• No. 253 Stanley Kroenke; $5.6 billion, sports and real estate; Columbia;
• No. 305 Ann Walton Kroenke; $4.8 billion; Wal-Mart; Columbia;
• No. 305 Pauline MacMillan Keinath; $4.8 billion; Cargill Inc.; St. Louis; and
• No. 988 Neal Patterson; $1.8 billion; Cerner; Loch Lloyd.

With a net worth of $76 billion, Bill Gates topped the list after a four-year hiatus, reclaiming the title from telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu of Mexico. Gates, whose worth increased by $9 billion during the past year, has claimed the No. 1 spot 15 of the past 20 years, according to Forbes.

Last week, Morris and others announced the PGA Tour’s Legends of Golf tournament will be held the next five years at Morris' Top of the Rock golf course at Big Cedar and nearby Buffalo Ridge course.[[In-content Ad]]