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Born | Gayle Marie LaJaunie January 26, 1947 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Businesswoman Sports franchise owner |
Years active | 2018–present (as New Orleans Saints owner) 2018–present (as New Orleans Pelicans owner) |
Spouse | Tom Benson (m. 2004 d. 2018) |
Children | three (two deceased)[1] |
Gayle Marie Benson (née LaJaunie) is an American businesswoman, philanthropist and sports franchise owner. She is the owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[3]
Professional sports
Benson became the owner of both the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans following the passing of her husband, Tom Benson.
New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Pelicans
Philanthropy
Awards and honors
References
- ^ "Tom Benson". Forbes. September 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
Children 3
- ^ "Gayle Benson & family". forbes.com. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ^ "Gayle Benson becomes Saints, Pelicans owner". ProFootballTalk - NBC Sports. March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.