Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89
Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair has passed away at the age of 89.
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Janice McNair, the co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans, has died at 89 years old. Coverage from the Houston Chronicle, ESPN, NBC Sports, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes her leadership role within the organization.
The Houston Texans officially marked the loss by referring to her as the "First Lady." Reporting indicates that team members are responding to the news, including quarterback C.J.
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Quick answers
Who was Janice McNair?
She was the co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans.
How old was Janice McNair at the time of her death?
She was 89 years old.
Which players have reacted to the news?
Coverage mentions that quarterback C.J. Stroud has reacted to her passing.
Coverage (6)
- Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89 Click2Houston · 2h ago
- Houston Texans co-founder, senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89 years old Houston Chronicle · 2h ago
- QB C.J. Stroud reacts to the passing of Texans co-founder Janice McNair Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Farewell, First Lady Houston Texans · 2h ago
- Texans co-founder and Senior Chair Janice McNair dies at 89 ESPN · 2h ago
- Texans co-founder Janice McNair dies at 89 NBC Sports · 2h ago broke it first
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