Kenny Blair: Footballer, Singer, Santa Claus

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How Oklahoma City is remembering its beloved ‘Santa Blair’

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Kenny Blair had more than 40 suits tailor-made for his role as Santa Claus .

It's been nine months since Blair , known as “Santa Blair” in Oklahoma and across the U.S. , died from complications from a heart attack.

Blair wanted to be a Santa that represented his community.

Former football player Kenny Blair died from a heart attack in March .

Blair had more than 40 Santa suits by the end of his life.

Blair was known for keeping boxes of shoes and clothing behind his desk to give to a student in need.

Disney wanted Blair to be their in-park Santa in 2022 .

In 2023 , Blair was the Santa on “ The View ” for two days in a row.

Tracy McDaniel hopes his lifelong friend is remembered for visiting child care centers and nursing homes, and — of course — his warm smile from his TikTok videos.

Blair-Smith has racks of her dad’s Santa suits in her house.

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