Benson was 90 years old and was hospitalized recently for the flu. With his wife Gayle at his side, Benson passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson, LA.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is celebrating his 39th birthday today but I am sure he isn't feeling like celebrating much after yesterday's playoff loss.
The Saints are 9-3 on the season and have won 8 of their last 9 games and sit in first place in the NFC South. They face divisional rival Atlanta tonight.