Tom Benson is a well known American businessman, NFL team owner, NBA team owner, and philanthropist. He commenced working as a bookkeeper at a Chevrolet dealership in New Orleans.
Later, he began his own businesses in auto dealership, local banks and eventually sports teams. He bought Saints (NFL) and Pelicans (NBA).
Personal Life of Tom Benson
Thomas Milton Benson was born on 12th July 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents are Thomas Benson Sr. and Carmen Benson; both deceased. After St. Aloysius (1944), he served in the US Navy. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans (1948). He worked as car salesman at Cathay Chevrolet, New Orleans. In 1956, Tom moved to San Antonio where he improved auto dealership and became full owner. He named it Tom Benson Chevrolet.
Tom became wealthy by investing his profits from automobile dealerships in local banks. He bought several small Southern banks and formed Benson Financial that he sold to Norwest Corporation in 1996. Tom bought a home in Audubon Place neighbourhood in New Orleans. He lives in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tom is the owner of the New Orleans Saints (1985- ), New Orleans Pelicans (2012 – ).
