Bob McNair, a prominent breeder and owner and the founder of the Houston Texans, died Friday, according to an announcement from his NFL team. He was 81. 

McNair and his wife, Janice, founded Stonerside Stable in 1994 and won 72 graded stakes and bred the winners of more than $50 million, according to the announcement. The couple won the 1997 Belmont Stakes with Touch Gold, racing the horse in partnership with Frank Stronach. 

Stonerside bred and raced Congaree, a five-time Grade 1 winner who earned more than $3.2 million. 

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