RIP Red McCombs

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Billy Joe "Red" McCombs, the renowned San Antonio businessman who built a car dealership empire, reportedly died on Sunday, February 19. He was 95 years old.


Numerous reports online say the founder of Red McCombs Automotive Group died peacefully while being surrounded by family and friends. In a statement released on Monday, February 20, McCombs' family shared a heartfelt farewell before shinning a spotlight on the positive impact he made both in the San Antonio community and across the state of Texas:

The entire McCombs Family is heartbroken to announce that our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Red McCombs, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023." As he drew his last breath peacefully at home, he was surrounded by family that loved and adored him."​

"Red was a visionary entrepreneur who touched many lives and impacted our community in immeasurable ways. But to us he was always, first and foremost, “Dad” or “Poppop."​

We mourn the loss of a Texas icon.​

McCombs was perhaps best known in the city for his generosity towards his community, donating over millions of dollars to various organizations and philanthropies. Known as a car dealership magnate and a huge sports enthusiast, McCombs at one time owned the Minnesota Vikings and on two separate occasions owned the San Antonio Spurs.

McCombs is survived by his children, Marsha Shields, Connie McNab, Lynda McCombs., and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Condolences began pouring in on Monday, February 20.

It is with great sadness that I report that my dear friend B.J. "Red McCombs" has passed away at the age of 95. He was the most significant San Antonian of the 20th Century. His impact on our city from the Hemisfair in 68 to bringing the Spurs to town is immeasurable. I loved him
— Don Harris (@DonHarris4) February 20, 2023

Red McCombs was a pillar of San Antonio’s modern history and a titan of our local economy.

His influence was instrumental in creating the city we know today. Our hearts are with the McCombs family and the thousands of residents he uplifted through his generosity. https://t.co/dRUNpgqSap
— Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg) February 20, 2023

Red McCombs - a legendary San Antonio businessman and prominent Texas Longhorns booster - has died.

DKR Memorial Stadium’s end zone facility, as well as the business school and softball field at Texas, are both named after him. https://t.co/yJ8vQOgHqT pic.twitter.com/DyAYhmE3V1
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) February 20, 2023

The thing about Red McCombs is it’s impossible to reduce his impact to just one headline. If you live in San Antonio, or if you root for the Spurs, or if you went to UT business school, or if you played softball for the Longhorns, he changed things for you. Often in a big way.
— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) February 20, 2023

RIP Red McCombs San Antonio owes you a debt of gratitude
— Andrew Weissman (@AKWeissman) February 20, 2023

Godspeed Red McCombs.
— ?JJ (@jeffery410) February 20, 2023

Rest in peace Red McCombs. One of the greatest Longhorns of all-time. ??
— Tarik D. LaCour (@realscientistic) February 20, 2023

 

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Being from the MidWest I had no idea who he was

dude built an auto empire ..... Well done Red , well done ?