Houston Texans owner Bob McNair dies at 81
Houston Texans owner, founder, and chairman Robert McNair has passed away at the age of 81. McNair is said to have died peacefully while at his home surrounded by his family. The NFL team's official Twitter account announced the news Friday. "It is with deep sadness that we announce Houston Texans Founder, Senior Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer and philanthropist, Robert C. McNair passed away peacefully in Houston today with his loving wife, Janice, and his family by his side," the tweet said.
McNair is survived by his wife, Janice, and their four children. McNair's son, Cal, is the chief operating officer of the Texans and is speculated to continue to run the team after his father's passing. He had been battling multiple types of skin cancer in his later years. McNair's career with the NFL started after he was awarded the 32nd NFL franchise on October 6, 1999. He served as the team's owner for its entire existence since the time.