Tom Cousins (Atlanta Hawks)

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena released a statement mourning the passing of Tom Cousins, the former Hawks owner and philanthropist who played a key role in moving the team to Atlanta in 1968. Cousins, alongside Carl Sanders, relocated the Hawks from St. Louis, built the Omni Coliseum, and helped shape Downtown Atlanta’s sports and urban identity. He also led transformative community projects like East Lake’s revitalization.