Through his sports teams, business interests and the Gayle and Tom Benson Foundation, Mr. Benson was dedicated to assisting a myriad of charitable, faith-based and educational causes in the New Orleans and South Texas communities. Under Mr. Benson's direction his businesses and sports teams annually have put millions of dollars back into the community in financial support, in-kind donations, charitable appearances and the donations of goods and services. Over 50 deserving charitable organizations, foundations and agencies have annually received financial support from Mr. Benson.

On what would have been his 93rd birthday, we would like to honor Mr. Tom Benson and the legacy that had a powerful impact on the Saints and Pelicans as well as the New Orleans community and the surrounding area.

We honor the life and legacy of New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson. (HOF Productions)

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.

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.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson was honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, Aug. 3 with the unveiling of a statue and the dedication of Tom Benson Stadium. Video by Ashley Amoss, New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints unveiled a banner to honor owner Tom Benson at the indoor's practice facility. Video by Justin Stout (New Orleans Saints video)

Tom Benson's statue in unveiled on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. New Orleans Saints video. (Video by Justin Stout and Ashley Amoss)