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          6. Tom Benson remembered: Pelicans' Anthony Davis, Saints' Drew Brees among notables

          The National Football League lost one of its iconic owners Thursday with the death of the New Orleans Saints' Tom Benson.

          Benson, 90, also owned the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans.

          Here's a sampling of the reaction from players, owners and executives throughout the sports world.

          The Pelicans and Spurs had a moment of silence before their game Thursday night in San Antonio. New Orleans forward Anthony Davis paid tribute to Benson with a handwritten "R.I.P.

          Mr. B." on his shoe.

          Quarterback Drew Brees, perhaps the greatest player in Saints history, has spent 12 years in New Orleans and led the team to a victory in Super Bowl XLIV. He expressed his gratitude to Benson's leadership.

          "We know you will continue to watch over us all with that umbrella in your hand."

          NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hailed Benson as "a generous and caring philanthropist" who was "a true leader among NFL owners."

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