Robert McNair founder of Houston Texans & USC grad dies at 81
HOUSTON, T.X. (WOLO) – Founder of Houston Texans, Robert McNair died on Nov. 23, according to the team’s official Twitter account.
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. pic.twitter.com/7J9PWoxKZv
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 23, 2018
McNair was 81 at the time of his death. According to the Post & Courier, McNair battled both lukemia and skin cancer before his death.
The team’s Tweet about his death states that McNair died peacefully with his family by his side. In addition, statements from the Head Coach and General Manager were shared by the team.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 23, 2018
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 23, 2018
McNair was a graduate of the University of South Carolina in Columbia. He graduated in 1958 with a psychology degree and in 1998 his family funded a scholarship program that has sent over 300 high school graduates to USC, the Post & Courier reports.
