The City of New Orleans was shocked to hear the news that Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson sadly passed away on March 15, 2018, due to influenza. Being a self made millionaire running a 24/7 car dealership, leading up to him purchasing the Saints in 1985, the man changed the culture of the city. New Orleans never had a winning season until Mr. B took the rains. With 11 playoff appearances and a Super bowl 44 championship since 1985, you can see why he’s so beloved by his hometown.

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Some might say that he’s the true embodiment of New Orleans as he revitalized the city and refused to relocate after Hurricane Katrina. His unique personality and charisma made him a beloved personality in the football community.

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With his charitable donation of 11 million dollars to the NFL H.O.F., he was respectively awarded his name as The Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium in Canton Ohio. This man left a legacy behind him. The NFL Community and the city of New Orleans will surely miss this remarkable man. On behalf of the city of New Orleans and the football community around the world, thank you and R.I.P. Mr. Benson.

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