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.

18 hours ago · Gayle Benson oversaw a staff of 40 as a manager for a New York-based jewelry business, opened her own design business, and renovated Uptown New Orleans properties. Tom Benson was a hard-working ...

5 days ago · Gayle Benson is the widow of Tom Benson (d. March 2018), former owner of the NFL New Orleans Saints and NBA New Orleans Pelicans. She inherited both teams, after a...

Jan 11, 2025 · In an unprecedented move, Gayle Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints, has announced a groundbreaking $135.4 million agreement with Marvin Lewis to become the franchise’s new head coach.

Gayle Benson provides leadership for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. She succeeds her husband, Tom Benson, who passed away on March 15, 2018, after serving as...

Jan 5, 2025 · In an unprecedented move that has stunned the sports world, New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson has reached a landmark handshake deal with Saints legend Drew Brees to become the team’s new General Manager.

2 days ago · New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson poses during the NFL Honors Red Carpet Presented by Invisalign at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

Jan 24, 2025 · New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson was recognized for her humanitarian efforts to support the community by NFL agent Leigh Steinberg.

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).

Dec 18, 2024 · Gayle Benson — owner and CEO of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, and owner and governor of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans — was presented with CNEWA’s Faith & Culture Award at a Dec. 9 gala in New York.