March 16, 2018 LSU Football Report NFL owners remember Tom Benson: ‘I still smile when I think of him and that umbrella’ Tom Benson was an American original. A Navy veteran and member of the Greatest Generation, his climb from nothing to become synonymous with the city of New Orleans is nearly as remarkable as the man himself. His contribution to the NFL and flair for the dramatic –– I still smile when I think of him and that umbrella on the sideline –– were matched only by his generosity. Click here to continue reading. #GeauxTigers Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on X (Opens in new window) X More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Like Loading... Related