Tom Hicks
Tom Hicks | |
|---|---|
 Hicks in 2018 | |
| Co-owner and Chairman of Liverpool F.C. | |
| In office February 6, 2007 – October 15, 2010 Serving with George N. Gillett Jr. | |
| Preceded by | Moores family |
| Succeeded by | John W. Henry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Ollis Hicks February 7, 1946 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 2025 (aged 79) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (BS) University of Southern California (MBA) |
Thomas Ollis Hicks Sr. (February 7, 1946 – December 6, 2025) was an American private equity investor. Forbes magazine believed that Hicks' wealth was at $1 billion in 2009, but it dropped to $700 million in 2010.[1][2] Hicks had owned 50% of the English football club Liverpool F.C..
Hicks was a member of the political action committee for the 2008 presidential election campaign for former Republican Mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani.[3] Hicks was neighbors with former U.S. President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.[4]
Hicks died in Dallas, Texas on December 6, 2025 at the age of 79.[5]
References
- ↑ "The World's Billionaires". Forbes.com. March 11, 2009. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Tom Hicks' Debt-Laden Sports Empire Devastated His Net Worth". Forbes.
- ↑ Chan, Sewell (January 22, 2005). "Rudolph Guliani for President – 2008". Greatdreams.com. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
- ↑ "George W. and Laura Bush Tear Down the House Next Door". Zillow Porchlight. January 18, 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79". Associated Press News. December 8, 2025.
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