Tom Benson

Entrepreneur

Tom Benson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States on July 12th, 1927 and is the Entrepreneur. At the age of 90, Tom Benson biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
July 12, 1927
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Death Date
Mar 15, 2018 (age 90)
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
Networth
$2.8 Billion
Profession
Businessperson
Tom Benson Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

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Tom Benson Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
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Hobbies
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Education
Loyola University New Orleans, 1948
Tom Benson Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Shirley Landry (deceased), Grace Marie Trudeau (d. 2003), Gayle Benson (née LaJaunie), ​ ​(m. 2004)​
Children
3
Dating / Affair
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Parents
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Tom Benson Awards

Awards and honors

  • Super Bowl XLIV Champion (as owner of the New Orleans Saints)
  • 2010 Best Team ESPY Award (as owner of the Saints)
  • Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium in San Antonio, Texas (University of the Incarnate Word) named in his (and his wife's) honor
  • Football field at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana (Tulane University) named "Benson Field" in his honor
  • Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio named in his honor
  • Statue in Canton, Ohio (in front of his namesake stadium)
  • Tom Benson School in Kenner, Louisiana named in his honor

In supervolcano McDermitt Caldera, Nevada, the world's largest lithium reservoir has been discovered, supplying $1.5 trillion worth of the precious metal that powers the world's electronics

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 11, 2023
Scientists also reported that the world's biggest lithium deposit was discovered in an ancient supervolcano along the Nevada-Oregon border, and America may have hit the jackpot. During the 600-mile-wide McDermitt Caldera - nearly double what has been discovered in Bolivia's salt flats, which have long held the record for the most lithium deposits.