Perhaps best known in the basketball world for his infamous decision to move the Seattle-based team to Oklahoma City, Clay Bennett is the chairman of the Professional Basketball Club LLC, a group that owns the Oklahoma City Thunder. The move was quite controversial and faced extreme criticism which caused Bennett to make the headlines everywhere at the time. Well, what was a loss for Seattle was a gain for Oklahoma as the franchise has now established itself as one of the most entertaining teams and amassed a huge fan following over the years.

Bennett is majority responsible for giving his hometown a team to cheer for! While he’s been in the limelight, he has kept his personal life private and is married to his lovely wife Louise Gaylord Ennis. Who is Louise? How did Clay and Louise meet? Let’s find out.

Who is Clay Bennett’s wife Louise? Was her father a media mogul in Oklahoma?

Clay Bennett is happily married to Louise Gaylord Ennis. Although Louise isn’t accustomed to the media attention, she is enjoying a wonderful married life with her husband. Furthermore, talking about her family roots, she is the daughter of Thelma Horton and Edward Lewis Gaylord. She grew up alongside her three siblings E.K. Gaylord II, Mary Gaylord, and Christine Gaylord.

Additionally, Edward Gaylord was a media mogul who founded the Gaylord Entertainment Company, which included the likes of the famous Oklahoma Publishing Co., The Oklahoman newspaper, and several others. However, unfortunately, Edward passed away in 2003. As for Louise’s siblings, Mary is a horse breeder, exhibitor, owner, and a successful businesswoman.

Likewise, her other sister Christine previously served as a chair and chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Publishing Co. which their father owned earlier. Being raised in such a great environment must have definitely prepared young Louise for her adult life and she seems to be doing just fine.

How did Clay Bennett and Louise Gayle meet?

The story of Clay and Louise meeting each other is a classic one! The couple attended the same high school growing up and had known each other for a long time. The OKC Thunder owner was a sophomore whereas his partner was a freshman at the time when they started their romantic journey together.

After dating for some time Clay and Louise decided it was time to tie the knot and they have kept their marriage pretty low-key as a result of which not much information is available about it.

Do Clay Bennett and Louise Gayle have kids?

Although the actual date of their marriage is not known they have been together for quite some time now and are blessed with three beautiful kids. The couple have two daughters, Mollie Inez Bennett and Christine Marie Bennett, and a son named Graham Bennett. Additionally, all three children are now grown up and must be doing great in their respective lives.

The couple welcomed their son Graham on January 17, 1993, in Oklahoma City. He attended Casady School where he also played football and later on Graham went on to attend the University of San Diego. Currently, Clay and Louise’s son is married to Alex Bennet. Additionally, Lousie’s daughter-in-law signed a contract to produce digital content with Barstool Sports.

Likewise, Mollie is married to Samuel Lawson McCurdy. The couple has a daughter, Francie McCurdy, and a son. So the McCurdy family must be doing well.

Similarly, Christine is also married and goes by the name Christy Bennett Lane. In addition, Clay and Louise’s baby girl is the mother of Charlotte Clayton Lane and Mollie Eleanor Lane. However, there’s not much information about Christine’s husband. Nonetheless, the Bennett couple must be proud grandparents to their grandchildren.