Tom Benson

Tom Benson
Benson in 2009
Born	Thomas Milton Benson (1927-07-12)July 12, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana
Died	March 15, 2018(2018-03-15) (aged 90) Jefferson, Louisiana
Education	St. Aloysius, 1944
Alma mater	Loyola University New Orleans, 1948
Occupation(s)	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)

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]

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

1. "Tom Benson". Forbes. September 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015. Children 3
2. "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.
3. "Is This Louisiana Billionaire About to Boost his Commitment to Healthcare Giving?". Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
4. "Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation - Find Grantmakers & Nonprofit Funders - Foundation Directory Online". fconline.foundationcenter.org. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
5. "Hornets sale to Saints owner Benson official". NBA.com. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
6. 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.

Other websites

• San Antonio dealership website
• New Orleans dealership website