"The American, who owned the club alongside George Gillett from 2007 to 2010, died surrounded by family at his home in Dallas, Texas. "Of everything he accomplished in his remarkable life, Tom Hicks' most cherished title was 'Dad'," read a statement from Hicks' six children. "No matter the trials and tribulations he faced in life, he was constant in his generosity and love for his family."
"Hicks and Gillett sold Liverpool to Fenway Sports Group after encountering financial difficulties. They were widely unpopular with Liverpool fans, running up debts of about 237m and failing to deliver on promises to renovate Anfield or build a new stadium. Hicks also owned ice hockey team the Dallas Stars from 1995 to 2011 and baseball team the Texas Rangers from 1998 to 2010."
Tom Hicks died at age 79 at his home in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by family. His six children said his most cherished title was 'Dad' and praised his generosity and love. Hicks co-owned Liverpool with George Gillett from 2007 to 2010; the period featured financial difficulties, debts of about 237m and unmet promises to renovate Anfield or build a new stadium, leading to a sale to Fenway Sports Group and widespread unpopularity among fans. Hicks owned the Dallas Stars (1995–2011) and the Texas Rangers (1998–2010); the Stars won the 1999 Stanley Cup and divisional titles, and the Rangers won three AL West titles and were 2010 World Series runners-up. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cinda.
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