Red McCombs

Born in Spur, Texas, McCombs became a legend in South Texas sports through his interests in auto racing, baseball, basketball and boxing.​

As a key figure in luring the Dallas Chaparrals of the former American Basketball Association to San Antonio in 1973, McCombs served as the first president of the new San Antonio Spur franchise. He continued to be the team’s driving force for most of its first 25 years. McCombs purchased the Denver Nuggets in 1982 and revitalized the franchise during his three-year ownership before selling in 1985.​

With a vast automobile empire in Texas, McCombs continues to provide leadership and philanthropic support to sports. His $3 million contribution to The University of Texas women’s athletics program is the largest donation made to women’s collegiate sports. In 2000, his $50 million gift to UT’s business school became the largest single donation in the history of the school. As a result, the McCombs School of Business was named in his honor.