Thank you, Tom Benson for being of such a legend to the city of New Orleans. It’s an honor for me to be able to work for both the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, which are both first class organizations due to your hard work and dedication. You will truly be missed.
— Carley McCord (@CarleyMcCord) March 15, 2018
Had the opportunity two years ago to interview Mr. Benson when he had two horses in the Kentucky Derby. We talked horses, military, and life. It was no doubt a memorable day for me. What a great New Orleanian. We’ll miss him greatly. pic.twitter.com/FIqeKX774x
— Garland Gillen (@garlandgillen) March 15, 2018
RIP Tom Benson#Nola @wdsu pic.twitter.com/jMiB9uEgWR
— Travers Mackel (@TraversWDSU) March 15, 2018
Bottom line: New Orleans may not have pro sports in 2018 if not for Mr. Benson.
— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) March 15, 2018
Last time I sat down with Tom Benson was at The Greenbrier a couple of years ago. Was working on a 50th season story on the Saints. One of the best interviews I’ve ever had. Had me laughing so hard with some stories.
— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) March 15, 2018
RIP Tom Benson thoughts and prayers to the Benson Family @Saints @PelicansNBA
— Kristian Garic (@KristianGaric) March 15, 2018
My first memories of being a #Saints fan were 1987. Bobby Hebert. Ricky Jackson. Eric Martin. Dalton Hilliard. Morten Andersen.
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) March 15, 2018
First winning season ever. First playoff appearance ever.
And Tom Benson doing "The Benson Boogie".
He did amazing things for us all. https://t.co/00wKhjDMIc
— Margaret Orr (@MargaretOrr) March 15, 2018
Did a lot for our league, serving on several committees throughout tenure as Saints owner. Huge proponent of @ProFootballHOF, donating $11M for renovations last year. RIP, Tom. https://t.co/pmcr7dR1mW
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 15, 2018
Benson bought the team the year before I was born. Hard to understate how much he means to everybody in the organization. https://t.co/dcpARzZaIY
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) March 15, 2018
Tom Benson grew up in a shotgun house in the Seventh Ward. Doesn’t get much more New Orleans than that.
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) March 15, 2018
Prayers to Benson family. Time to Two Dat for Tom https://t.co/oUBzgKl3Nv
— Steve Geller (@SteveGellerWWL) March 15, 2018
Huge loss for the Saints https://t.co/BudJsukISa
— Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) March 15, 2018
Very sad news. https://t.co/DMFNMPtLUj
— Herbie Teope (@HerbieTeope) March 15, 2018
Terrible news https://t.co/b2ZHHlctQO
— Will Guillory (@WillGuillory) March 15, 2018
