Tom Benson
Thomas Milton Benson (July 12, 1927 – March 15, 2018) was an American businessman, philanthropist[2][3][4] and sports franchise owner. He was the owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[5]
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| Born | Thomas Milton Benson July 12, 1927 |
| Died | March 15, 2018 (aged 90) Jefferson, Louisiana |
| Education | St. Aloysius, 1944 |
| Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans, 1948 |
| Occupation | Businessman Sports franchise owner |
| Years active | 1985–present (as New Orleans Saints owner) 2012–present (as New Orleans Pelicans owner) |
| Spouse(s) | Gayle Benson (née LaJaunie) (m. 2004) Shirley Landry (deceased) Grace Marie Trudeau (deceased) |
| Children | Three (two deceased)[1] |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Benson Sr. Carmen Benson (both deceased) |
As a sports team owner, Benson had a Super Bowl victory; with the Saints winning Super Bowl XLIV.
Benson died of complications from influenza on March 15, 2018 in Jefferson, Louisiana at the age of 90.[6]
References
- ↑ Tom Benson. September 2014. https://www.forbes.com/profile/tom-benson/. Retrieved February 9, 2015. "Children 3".
- ↑ "The Chronicle of Philanthropy - The news and tools you need to change the world". www.philanthropy.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ↑ "Is This Louisiana Billionaire About to Boost his Commitment to Healthcare Giving?". Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ↑ "Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation - Find Grantmakers & Nonprofit Funders - Foundation Directory Online". fconline.foundationcenter.org. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
- ↑ "Hornets sale to Saints owner Benson official". NBA.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ↑ Staff, FOX8Live.com. "New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson dies at the age of 90". Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.