The legacy of former New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, who died Thursday, March 15 at age 90, left a lasting legacy in New Orleans and the world of professional sports.

Members of the Big 6 Brass Band organized a second line to honor deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, marching from the Treme to Benson's statue outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

The honorary second line for deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson ended with a brass band jam outside of the Old Ursuline Convent in New Orleans on March 23, 2018.

Former Saints safety Roman Harper shares his thoughts on Saints owner Tom Benson.

Former New Orleans Saints running back Reggie bush joins 'Free Agency Frenzy' to talk about the impact that Saints owner Tom Benson had on him and the city of New Orleans.

Former Saints Tackle Willie Roaf comments on the recent passing of New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson.

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Executive Vice President and GM Mickey Loomis remembers Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson.

Punter Thomas Morstead remembers Saints owner Tom Benson.

Saints and Pelicans Executive Vice President Mickey Loomis speaks to the media during the public visitation for deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson held at the Notre Dame Seminary on March 21, 2018.

Saints and Pelicans Team President Dennis Lauscha speaks to the media during the public visitation for deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson held at the Notre Dame Seminary on March 21, 2018.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Saints Legend Rickey Jackson speaks with the media outside of the public visitation for deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson on March 21, 2018.

Saints Hall of Fame linebacker Jonathan Vilma speaks with the media at deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson's visitation at Notre Dame Seminary on March 22, 2017.

Former Saints quarterback and current WWL Radio commentator Bobby Hebert speaks to the media during the public visitation for deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson held at the Notre Dame Seminary on March 21, 2018.

Former Saints players and fans were among the hundreds of visitors at deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson's public visitation at Notre Dame Seminary on March 21, 2018.

Team President Dennis Lauscha talks about his relationship with deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and the legacy he left behind in Louisiana.

Thousands of Pelicans and Saints fans, players, coaches and staff gathered at St. Louis Cathedral for the funeral of owner Tom Benson and then celebrated his life with a second line through the streets of New Orleans on Friday, March 23, 2018.

Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis talks about the absence of deceased owner Tom Benson at the 2018 NFL Draft.

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks joins NFL Network to share his thoughts over the recent passing of Tom Benson.

Life-long New Orleans Saints' fan and singer Harry Lonnick Jr. joins 'Free Agency Frenzy' to talk about the life and legacy of Saints owner Tom Benson.

Former Saints Head Coach Jim Mora speaks with the media at deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson's visitation at Notre Dame Seminary on March 22, 2017.

Former Saints center Steve Korte speaks with the media at deceased Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson's visitation at Notre Dame Seminary on March 22, 2017.

NFL Network's Omar Ruiz reports from New Orleans where a funeral was held for former Saints' owner Tom Benson Friday.

Former New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush joins 'NFL Total Access' to talk about the life and legacy of Saints owner Tom Benson.

Hall of Famer and former New Orleans Saints kicker Morten Anderson joins 'NFL Total Access' to talk about the life and legacy of Saints owner Tom Benson.

New Orleans Saints leading rusher in franchise history Deuce McAllister joins 'Free Agency Frenzy' to talk about Saints owner Tom Benson's legacy.

A steady stream of current and former New Orleans Saints players and coaches joined NFL owners and executives in paying respects to New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson at Notre Dame Seminary on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks on the life and legacy left behind by late New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson.

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan stops by the "Rich Eisen Show" and shares his memories of former Saints owner Tom Benson.