Bleacher Report · Feb 21, 2018
Saints, Pelicans Owner Tom Benson Hospitalized with Flu Symptoms
Tom Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans, has been hospitalized with flu symptoms.
The Saints issued a statement Wednesday announcing Benson was admitted to Ochsner Medical Center:
"Saints and Pelicans Owner Tom Benson was recently admitted to Ochsner Medical Center. He is currently being treated for flu symptoms and is resting comfortably.
"Mr. Benson, who turned 90 in July, has been admitted into the Intensive Care Unit and is receiving the standard, excellent and world-class care that all patients who enter Ochsner Medical Center receive.
"Mrs. Benson requests and sincerely appreciates your thoughts and prayers."
