Saints owner Gayle Benson quietly pays off hundreds of Walmart layaway orders

Halo · 12-05-2018, 09:22 AM

When Gayle Benson married Tom, she changed him from a petty car dealership owner into the highest example of class and civic responsibility.

They donated loads to charities.
They donated loads to Tulane to build their stadium "Tom Benson Stadium"
They donated loads to the NFL hall of fame where Canton is now called "Tom Benson Field"
If you drive around the City of New Orleans and look at school yards, some say "Tom Benson Playground" or "Benson Court" (basketball court).

None of those were just to honor Tom Benson, it's because he was wealthy and Gayle showed him that he could never take that wealth with him.
Gayle and Tom became the example of class in ownership for NFL owners. They raised the bar, and some owners resented that.
Tom grew into a person with the highest ideals of American capitalism and sportsmanship.

Now Gayle Benson continues that legacy.
This woman has class. She's modest, smart, and the ultimate ambassador for New Orleans and the U.S.
GOD BLESS HER!!

Lord_Saint83 · 12-05-2018, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

When Gayle Benson married Tom, she changed him from a petty car dealership owner into the highest example of class and civic responsibility.

They donated loads to charities.
They donated loads to Tulane to build their stadium "Tom Benson Stadium"
They donated loads to the NFL hall of fame where Canton is now called "Tom Benson Field"
If you drive around the City of New Orleans and look at school yards, some say "Tom Benson Playground" or "Benson Court" (basketball court).

None of those were just to honor Tom Benson, it's because he was wealthy and Gayle showed him that he could never take that wealth with him.
Gayle and Tom became the example of class in ownership for NFL owners. They raised the bar, and some owners resented that.
Tom grew into a person with the highest ideals of American capitalism and sportsmanship.

Now Gayle Benson continues that legacy.
This woman has class. She's modest, smart, and the ultimate ambassador for New Orleans and the U.S.
GOD BLESS HER!!

That she did Halo, cause for the longest time Mr. Benson god rest his soul was a stingy bastard and rubbed a few fans the wrong way but she changed him thats for sure. What i like about what she did the most is that it immediately impacts people its not like donating money to a charity and you got no clue if the people that needs it get it.

73Saint · 12-05-2018, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Halo

When Gayle Benson married Tom, she changed him from a petty car dealership owner into the highest example of class and civic responsibility.

They donated loads to charities.
They donated loads to Tulane to build their stadium "Tom Benson Stadium"
They donated loads to the NFL hall of fame where Canton is now called "Tom Benson Field"
If you drive around the City of New Orleans and look at school yards, some say "Tom Benson Playground" or "Benson Court" (basketball court).

None of those were just to honor Tom Benson, it's because he was wealthy and Gayle showed him that he could never take that wealth with him.
Gayle and Tom became the example of class in ownership for NFL owners. They raised the bar, and some owners resented that.
Tom grew into a person with the highest ideals of American capitalism and sportsmanship.

Now Gayle Benson continues that legacy.
This woman has class. She's modest, smart, and the ultimate ambassador for New Orleans and the U.S.
GOD BLESS HER!!

there aren't enough likes to give this comment. Very well said!

12-05-2018, 09:22 AM	#1
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,902 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Saints owner Gayle Benson quietly pays off hundreds of Walmart layaway orders When Gayle Benson married Tom, she changed him from a petty car dealership owner into the highest example of class and civic responsibility. They donated loads to charities. They donated loads to Tulane to build their stadium "Tom Benson Stadium" They donated loads to the NFL hall of fame where Canton is now called "Tom Benson Field" If you drive around the City of New Orleans and look at school yards, some say "Tom Benson Playground" or "Benson Court" (basketball court). None of those were just to honor Tom Benson, it's because he was wealthy and Gayle showed him that he could never take that wealth with him. Gayle and Tom became the example of class in ownership for NFL owners. They raised the bar, and some owners resented that. Tom grew into a person with the highest ideals of American capitalism and sportsmanship. Now Gayle Benson continues that legacy. This woman has class. She's modest, smart, and the ultimate ambassador for New Orleans and the U.S. GOD BLESS HER!! Euphoria, Crusader, foreverfan and 5 others like this.
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12-05-2018, 09:38 AM	#2
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Saints owner Gayle Benson quietly pays off hundreds of Walmart layaway orders Originally Posted by Halo When Gayle Benson married Tom, she changed him from a petty car dealership owner into the highest example of class and civic responsibility. They donated loads to charities. They donated loads to Tulane to build their stadium "Tom Benson Stadium" They donated loads to the NFL hall of fame where Canton is now called "Tom Benson Field" If you drive around the City of New Orleans and look at school yards, some say "Tom Benson Playground" or "Benson Court" (basketball court). None of those were just to honor Tom Benson, it's because he was wealthy and Gayle showed him that he could never take that wealth with him. Gayle and Tom became the example of class in ownership for NFL owners. They raised the bar, and some owners resented that. Tom grew into a person with the highest ideals of American capitalism and sportsmanship. Now Gayle Benson continues that legacy. This woman has class. She's modest, smart, and the ultimate ambassador for New Orleans and the U.S. GOD BLESS HER!! That she did Halo, cause for the longest time Mr. Benson god rest his soul was a stingy bastard and rubbed a few fans the wrong way but she changed him thats for sure. What i like about what she did the most is that it immediately impacts people its not like donating money to a charity and you got no clue if the people that needs it get it.

12-05-2018, 11:12 AM	#3
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Saints owner Gayle Benson quietly pays off hundreds of Walmart layaway orders Originally Posted by Halo When Gayle Benson married Tom, she changed him from a petty car dealership owner into the highest example of class and civic responsibility. They donated loads to charities. They donated loads to Tulane to build their stadium "Tom Benson Stadium" They donated loads to the NFL hall of fame where Canton is now called "Tom Benson Field" If you drive around the City of New Orleans and look at school yards, some say "Tom Benson Playground" or "Benson Court" (basketball court). None of those were just to honor Tom Benson, it's because he was wealthy and Gayle showed him that he could never take that wealth with him. Gayle and Tom became the example of class in ownership for NFL owners. They raised the bar, and some owners resented that. Tom grew into a person with the highest ideals of American capitalism and sportsmanship. Now Gayle Benson continues that legacy. This woman has class. She's modest, smart, and the ultimate ambassador for New Orleans and the U.S. GOD BLESS HER!! there aren't enough likes to give this comment. Very well said!