NFL Texans co-founder McNair dead at 89 / Photo: Tim Warner - GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP/File
NFL Texans co-founder McNair dead at 89
Janice McNair, who co-founded the NFL's Houston Texans in 2002, died on Tuesday at age 89, the team announced.
McNair and her husband Bob, who died in 2018 at age 81, brought the NFL back to Houston with an expansion club after the Houston Oilers moved in 1997 to become the Tennessee Titans.
Janice McNair served as the Texans' primary owner after her husband's death until transferring the post to son Cal McNair in 2024.
"Outside of our family, nothing mattered more to her than her beloved Texans. I remain honored to lead this franchise and build on the foundation my parents set when they brought football back to Houston," said Texans chair and chief executive Cal McNair.
"Mom leaves an indelible mark on our family, our team and our community and her giving spirit will always be embedded in the fabric of our organization."
The Texans reached the playoffs in three of six seasons under her guidance.
"Mrs. McNair was an incredible woman who will be deeply missed," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said.
"We shared the same vision of bringing the organization to new heights and I will continue to work every day to accomplish that goal."
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