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.

23 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...

Feb 1, 2020 · New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson is one of the NFL’s most influential women, but it’s her moves off the field that make her a power player. Friday lunches at Galatoire’s are almost as...

Oct 26, 2021 · In this installment of the Next Woman Up series, Gayle Benson discusses her primary job as Saints owner and gives advice to women considering a career in the NFL.

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 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.

Oct 24, 2023 · O ne of the wealthiest women in America, Gayle Benson is best known as the owner of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints team and the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. The richest woman in...

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).

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