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Walker: One final Benson Boogie sends former Saints, Pelicans owner out in style

The horse drawn hearse carrying the casket of the late Tom Benson, the owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, moves past Muriel's on Chartres Street as a second line starts in his honor following his funeral Mass in New Orleans, La., Friday, March 23, 2018. Gayle Benson, in black right, is escorted by Archbishop Gregory Aymond.

Advocate staff photo by MAX BECHERER

Tom Benson boogied one last time on Friday.

On a picture perfect day, Benson took his final ride, leaving the St. Louis Cathedral and heading down Chartres Street, eventually making his way to his final resting place at Metairie Cemetery.