Jerry Richardson

Jerome Johnson Richardson Sr. (July 18, 1936 – March 1, 2023) was an American businessman, football player, and owner in the National Football League (NFL). A native of Spring Hope, North Carolina, he played college football for the Wofford Terriers and was twice a Little All-America selection. After graduating, he played two seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts.

Jerry Richardson
Richardson in 2009
No. 87
Position:Flanker
Personal information
Born:(1936-07-18)July 18, 1936
Spring Hope, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:March 1, 2023(2023-03-01) (aged 86)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Terry Sanford
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
College:Wofford (1955–1958)
NFL draft:1958 / Round: 13 / Pick: 154
Career history
As a player:
As an executive:
Career highlights and awards
As a player
  • NFL champion (1959)
  • Second-team Little All-American (1958)
  • Third-team Little All-American (1957)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:15
Receiving yards:171
Receiving touchdowns:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
Executive profile at PFR

Richardson later became a businessman, operating a Hardee's location, founding Spartan Foods, and serving as the CEO at Flagstar. He founded the Carolina Panthers, and served as its owner from its first season in 1995 until selling the franchise in 2018.

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