Texas Businessman and Former Sports Team Owner Tom Hicks Passes Away at 79
Tom Hicks, a prominent Texas businessman known for owning the Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and Liverpool FC, has died at the age of 79. Hicks was a significant figure in the sports world, having led the Stars to a Stanley Cup victory in 1999 and the Rangers to multiple division titles. His business ventures extended beyond sports, as he co-founded influential private equity firms. Hicks' legacy includes his role in major sports contracts, such as signing Alex Rodriguez to a record-breaking deal with the Rangers.