page_title: Tom Benson
hierarchical_section_title: Tom Benson
caption_attribution_description: Commandant of the Marine Corps James T. Conway introduces his wife Annette to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees prior to the Saints Military Appreciation Game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Louisiana Superdome. Saints owner Tom Benson can be seen between Conway and Brees.
context_page_description: Thomas Milton Benson was an American businessman, philanthropist and sports franchise owner. He was the owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League from 1985 to 2018 and New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association from 2012 to 2018.
  As a sports team owner, Benson had a Super Bowl victory to his credit, via the Saints winning Super Bowl XLIV.
context_section_description: Thomas Milton Benson (July 12, 1927 – March 15, 2018) was an American businessman, philanthropist and sports franchise owner. He was the owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) from 1985 to 2018 and New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2012 to 2018.
  As a sports team owner, Benson had a Super Bowl victory to his credit, via the Saints winning Super Bowl XLIV (2009).
caption: Benson in 2009
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