Gayle Benson
Gayle Benson | |
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Benson in 2018 | |
| Born | Gayle Marie LaJaunie January 26, 1947 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman and sports franchise owner |
| Known for | Principal owner, New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans |
| Spouse(s) | Nace Solomone
(m. 1967; div. 1972)Thomas Bird
(m. 1977; div. 1987) |
Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson (born January 26, 1947) is an American businesswoman who is the owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). She became the principal owner of the Saints and Pelicans following the death of her husband, Tom Benson, in 2018.