Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89
The sports world mourns Janice McNair, co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans, who has passed away at age 89.
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Janice McNair, who served as a co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans, has died at the age of 89. Coverage from ESPN, NBC Sports, Click2Houston, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes her leadership role within the organization.
The Houston Texans issued a statement referring to her as the "First Lady." Reporting currently focuses on the initial reactions to the news, including a response from quarterback C.J.
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Quick answers
How old was Janice McNair at the time of her death?
She was 89 years old.
What roles did she hold within the Houston Texans organization?
She was a co-founder and served as the senior chair.
Who has reacted to the news of her passing?
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has reacted to her passing.
Coverage (7)
- Statement from Patriots Chairman & CEO Robert Kraft on the Passing of Janice McNair New England Patriots Official Website · 4h ago
- Statement from the Chicago Bears on the passing of Mrs. Janice S. McNair Chicago Bears Official Website · 4h ago
- QB C.J. Stroud reacts to the passing of Texans co-founder Janice McNair Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Farewell, First Lady Houston Texans · 4h ago
- Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89 Click2Houston · 4h ago
- Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89 ESPN · 4h ago
- Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89 NBC Sports · 4h ago
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