Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2023-04-27

Duration: 00:10:13

Subjects: Benson, Gayle | New Orleans Saints (Football team) | Philanthropists | Sports

Contributors:

• Denison, John Host
• Merrick, Robyn Host
• Aymond, Gregory Interviewee
• Lauscha, Dennis Interviewee
• November, Pete Interviewee
• Benson, Gayle Speaker

This segment from the 2023 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speech by Gayle Benson accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Benson, a native of New Orleans, is the principal owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans and a philanthropist. Her profile includes interviews with: Archbishop Gregory Aymond of the Archdiocese of New Orleans; Dennis Lauscha, president of the Saints and Pelicans; and Pete November, CEO of Ochsner Health. Hosts: John Denison and Robyn Merrick