Jerry Richardson, one of America’s renowned businessmen and former owners of the Carolina Panthers, tragically passed away at 86 years old. It is heartbreaking to think that such an iconic figure has left this world, leaving his family and colleagues grieving.
His sudden demise is a great loss for the National Football League community as he was an incredible force within it. Reports indicate he took his last breath on March 2, 2023 – remembered as one of its most influential owners at that time. At 86 years old, Jerry will always remain one of football’s greats.
On Wednesday night, March 1, 2023, the Carolina Panthers officially tweeted, ‘Panthers founder Jerry Richardson has passed away at 86’. With this confirmation came current franchise owner David Tepper’s statement: With the arrival of the Panthers in 1995, Jerry changed sports in this region and gave NFL fans something to root for.
Unfortunately, Jerry passed away peacefully while sleeping – although no cause of death has been disclosed yet. Our sources are working hard to learn more.
What was Jerry Richardson death cause?
Jerome Johnson Richardson Sr. was born on July 18, 1936 in Spring Hope, North Carolina and completed his schooling there before entering Wofford College.
He earned the Associated Press Little All-American selection twice (1957 and ’58) and still holds the record for receiving yards against Newberry that season, along with touchdown receptions in a season.
On October 26th 1993 he became the first former player since George Halas to own an NFL franchise when the Carolina Panthers were awarded their 29th franchise; however he had to sell it due to allegations of sexual harassment by female employees that followed until 2018.
Additionally, Jerry Richardson’s statue was torn down by the Panthers after their current franchise owner informed fans it posed a safety hazard. At that time, several statues had already been torn down during demonstrations following George Floyd’s death.
David Tepper stated, “With the environment under attack, it only made sense to move that statue. I don’t believe things will ever quiet down; that’s for certain”. His family did not provide further details regarding their funeral plans; stay tuned to us for updates!
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