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Gayle Benson (Gayle Marie LaJaunie) was born on 26 January, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., is a Businesswoman. Discover Gayle Benson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Gayle Marie LaJaunie |
| Occupation |
Businesswoman and sports franchise owner |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
26 January, 1947 |
| Birthday |
26 January |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Businesswoman with the age 77 years old group.
Gayle Benson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Gayle Benson height not available right now. We will update Gayle Benson's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Gayle Benson's Wife?
His wife is Nace Anthony Solomone (m. 1967-04-08-1972-02-11)
Thomas "T-Bird" Bird (m. 1977-02-14-1987-06-25)
Tom Benson (m. 2004-2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Nace Anthony Solomone (m. 1967-04-08-1972-02-11)
Thomas "T-Bird" Bird (m. 1977-02-14-1987-06-25)
Tom Benson (m. 2004-2018) |
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| Children |
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Gayle Benson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Gayle Benson worth at the age of 77 years old? Gayle Benson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businesswoman. He is from United States. We have estimated
Gayle Benson's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businesswoman |
Gayle Benson Social Network
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Timeline
In February 2019, the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Trust donated $5 million to Jesuit High School.
In March 2019, the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Trust donated $3.5 million to Second Harvest
In September 2019, the Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Trust donated $1 million to the campaign of Children's of Mississippi to build a playground at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Following the death of her husband, Tom Benson, she became principal owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 2018.
In July 2017, it was announced that Tom and Gayle Benson had finalized an agreement to buy a majority share of Dixie Brewing Co. The company's brewery plant had been damaged and closed after Hurricane Katrina. On August 7, 2018, Benson announced, with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, that Dixie Brewery would open a distribution center at the old MacFrugal's Distribution Center in New Orleans East.
G M B Racing is the thoroughbred racing stable of Gayle Benson, who owned 2016 Kentucky Derby starters Mo Tom and Tom's Ready and owned 2018 contender Lone Sailor. Tom's Ready was a fine sprinter in mid-2016, winning both the Grade 2 Woody Stephens Stakes at Belmont Park and the Ack Ack Stakes at Churchill Downs.
In 2015, the Benson family gave $20 million for cancer care and research.
On December 27, 2014, Tom Benson wrote an e-mail to his daughter and two grandchildren stating he wanted "no further contact with any of you." Gayle Benson was named his heir.
On October 22, 2014, Gayle Benson and her husband commemorated their tenth anniversary by renewing their wedding vows at St. Louis Cathedral.
In January 2012, Benson and her husband were awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for their service to Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI.
In November 2012, Gayle Benson and her husband, Tom, donated $7.5 million towards the construction of Tulane University's Yulman Stadium. The playing surface is known as Benson Field.
While married, Gayle and Tom Benson funded the construction of the Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, which opened on campus on September 1, 2008.
Gayle's third marriage was to Tom Benson, on October 29, 2004, in San Antonio, Texas. They met at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans at a mass. They were married until his death in 2018.
Benson has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Nace Anthony Salomone, on April 8, 1967, which ended in a divorce and annulment in 1972. Her second marriage was to Thomas "T-Bird" Bird, on February 14, 1977, in South Pass, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, which ended in a divorce on June 25, 1987.
She grew up in Algiers, New Orleans, and attended St. Joseph, St. Anthony and Holy Name of Mary schools. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School in 1966.
Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson (born January 26, 1947) is an American billionaire, businesswoman and sports franchise owner.
She was born Gayle Marie LaJaunie, the daughter of Francis J. LaJaunie (January 5, 1924 – July 18, 2010), and Marie Folse LaJaunie (1924 – May 30, 2010).
