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Tom Benson

Thomas Milton Benson Jr. (July 12, 1927 – March 15, 2018) was an American businessman, philanthropist and sports franchise owner. He was the owner of several automobile dealerships before buying the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) in 1985 and the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2012.

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Education
St. Aloysius, 1944
Born
Thomas Milton Benson Jr. (1927-07-12)July 12, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Children
3
Died
March 15, 2018(2018-03-15) (aged 90) Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.
Occupations
Businessman and sports franchise owner
Years active
1956–2018 (62 years)

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Biography

Philanthropy

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Awards and honors

Asset controversy

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Tom Benson

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Tom Benson

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related to Awards and honors · 21
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related to Early career · 20
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related to Philanthropy · 14
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Born · 1
Tom Benson → Thomas Milton Benson Jr. (1927-07-12)July 12, 1927 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Children · 1
Tom Benson → 3
Died · 1
Tom Benson → March 15, 2018(2018-03-15) (aged 90) Jefferson, Louisiana, U.S.
Education · 1
Tom Benson → St. Aloysius, 1944
Occupations · 1
Tom Benson → Businessman and sports franchise owner

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Tom BensonChildren31.00infobox
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Tom BensonYears active1956–2018 (62 years)1.00infobox
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Tom Bensonrelated to Asset controversyRenee Benson0.60section
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