Red McCombs, the former owner of the Minnesota Vikings, San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, died on Sunday, his family announced Monday (h/t Megan Mechaca of the Austin American -Statesman).
He was 95.
"Red was a visionary entrepreneur who touched many lives and impacted our community in immeasurable ways," his family's statement read. "But to us he was always, first and foremost, 'Dad' or 'Poppop.' We mourn the loss of a Texas icon."
"McCombs was a multi-industry business magnate known for his local car dealerships, pro sports team ownership, generous philanthropy, and bigger-than-Texas personality," the statement added.