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Tom Hicks, Former Liverpool Co-Owner and U.S. Team Owner, Dies at 79

The Texas investor leaves a contested Liverpool legacy alongside celebrated runs with the Stars and Rangers.

Overview

  • A family spokesperson said Hicks died peacefully on Saturday in Dallas, surrounded by his relatives.
  • His children issued a joint statement calling him a devoted father whose generosity and love never wavered.
  • Hicks co-owned Liverpool with George Gillett from 2007 to 2010, a period marked by heavy debt, fan protests, and a forced sale to Fenway Sports Group.
  • He previously owned the Dallas Stars, who won the 1999 Stanley Cup, and the Texas Rangers, who captured three AL West titles and reached the 2010 World Series.
  • A private equity pioneer who co-founded Hicks & Haas and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cinda, and six children, with services pending.