Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Texas Businessman Tom Hicks Dies at 79
Tom Hicks was a famous businessman from Texas who owned big sports teams like the Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and part of Liverpool FC.
He was very successful in business and sports, winning important titles like the Stanley Cup.
He also helped many people through his charity work.
Tom Hicks was loved by his family and friends, and he will be remembered for his kindness and hard work.
He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.
His children said he was a great dad and they will miss him very much.
Tom Hicks, a Texas businessman and philanthropist, died at age 79 in Dallas.
He owned the Dallas Stars (NHL), Texas Rangers (MLB), and held a 50% stake in Liverpool FC.
Hicks won the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999 and led the Rangers to three division titles and a World Series appearance.
He co-founded Hicks & Haas in 1984 and served on the University of Texas's Board of Regents from 1994 to 1999.
Hicks is survived by his wife, Cinda Cree Hicks, and six children, who described him as a loving and generous father.
- Who
- Tom Hicks, Texas businessman and philanthropist
- What
- Death of Tom Hicks at age 79
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dallas, Texas
- Why
- Natural causes (specific cause not mentioned)
- Name
- Tom Hicks
- Age
- 79
- Occupation
- Businessman, Philanthropist
- Notable Ownerships
- Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, Liverpool FC (50% stake)
- Key Achievements
- Stanley Cup (1999), 3 American West Division titles, World Series appearance
- Survived By
- Wife Cinda Cree Hicks, six children
