Red McCombs

American businessman (1927–2023)

Billy Joe "Red" McCombs (October 19, 1927[1] – February 19, 2023) was an American businessman and philanthropist.

Red McCombs
Born
Billy Joe McCombs

(1927-10-19)October 19, 1927
DiedFebruary 19, 2023(2023-02-19) (aged 95)
OccupationBusinessman
SpouseCharline Hamblin McCombs (m. 1950)
ChildrenThree children
John Shields (son-in-law)

McCombs is the founder of the Red McCombs Automotive Group in San Antonio, Texas, a co-founder of Clear Channel Communications, chairman of Constellis Group, a former owner of the San Antonio Spurs, San Antonio Force, Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Vikings. He is on the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans. He is also known for his philanthropy.

McCombs died at his home in San Antonio on February 19, 2023, at the age of 95.[2]

References

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  1. "Business • Red McCombs". January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
  2. Miller, Ken (February 20, 2023). "Former NBA, NFL team owner, businessman Red McCombs dies". The Associated Press. Retrieved February 20, 2023.