He was a graduate of Pocasset High School. Jerry Richardson's memorial service was held Saturday at Wofford college in Spartanburg, SC, in front of approximately 1,000 people who . The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Richardson was born in Spring Hope, North Carolina. Read what national media sources wrote about the Panthers' full set of picks in the 2023 Draft. Says one such invitee: 'The first time, you thought it was an important meeting with the owner. A lifetime resident of the area, Jerry was born Aug. 17, 1951, to William (Bill) and In fact, Allen is Richardson's grandson. Jerry worked for Cooper Cameron for 35 years, before . Read what Scott Fitterer and Frank Reich said after Friday's second round. [2] He still holds Wofford's single-game record with 241 receiving yards vs. Newberry in 1956 and is the school's record holder for touchdown receptions in a season (9 in 1958) and in a career (21). first published by Sports Illustrated near the end of the 2017 season, Person: It was past time for Panthers to take down the Jerry Richardson statue. But until Oct. 26, 1993 the day Richardson was awarded the NFL's 29th franchise it was all still a dream, to everyone but Richardson. Enter Richardsons tenure was marred by off-field issues. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton). Before that, Richardson was revered for bringing the Panthers to the NFL in 1995 and helping the team reach Super Bowls after the 2003 and 2015 seasons. Jerry Richardson. But as he stepped back from some of his day-to-day work with the team, his influence within the NFL remained large. He served on some of the league's most prestigious committees and had become one of the more powerful owners. In the 2015 season, Richardson's Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016, after losing only one game all season. He married Beverly Dale on November 20, 1961. For instance, when he fired George Seifert after the 2001 season (in which the Panthers went 115), he went nine years before holding another press conference at which he took questions from the mediawhen he announced that John Fox's contract would not be renewed. He was born in Snyder, Oklahoma on October 15, 1938, the son of Mae (Gentry) and James Richardson. Dalton Richardson of Pekin and Corey Richardson of Canton; one step grandson, Colton Etter; one sister, Carolyn (Gene) Allen of Lincoln; one brother, Bobby Richardson of Bush and one step sister, Joann of Lincoln. He was incredibly gracious to me when I purchased the team, and for that I am thankful. Unfortunately, his disgusting behavior didn't stop there. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Thursday evening at the funeral home. Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson waves to the Panthers fans during warmups prior to their playoff game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on January 08, 2006. Flagstar was the subject of . I was told I couldn't get my company on the New York Stock Exchange before I was 40. Condolences to Rosalind, Ashley, (and) Mark and the Richardson family.. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Jerry Richardsons contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic, Tepper said in a statement Thursday. Richardson was awarded the Panthers in 1993 before they joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1995, and he served as owner until 2018. He was 53. He was 86. Richardson was well liked by his players. Their football stadium already had a name, but the school's new basketball arena and athletic facility still bear his, as does the football stadium at UNC Charlotte. . He retired in 1995. Frustrated by slow NFL investigation, Jerry Richardson's accuser is speaking out again. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Richardson stepped into NFL draft in 1959 and got selected in the thirteenth round by the supremacy victors the Baltimore Colts. The female employees knew what that meant. From his headquarters in Spartanburg, he co-founded Spartan Foods, which was the first franchisee of Hardee's. Because so many events in his life seemed to be marked by football time, the procedure began on Super Bowl Sunday, as the Steelers of his close friends the Rooney family were in the process of beating the Cardinals. 4 min read. He later was the CEO of Flagstar, which was the sixth largest food service company in the United States, controlling 2,500 restaurants and providing jobs for 100,000 employees. He was 53. 1 min read. "We are very saddened to learn of the passing of . The bad stretch for statues of old southern men rolls on. View photos of Richardson from the inaugural season in 1995 through decades of coaches and players in the Panthers community. "He was incredibly gracious to me when I purchased the team, and for that I am thankful. Obituary. Former tight end Greg Olsen posted a four-minute video on Twitter, saying when Richardson learned his unborn son had a serious heart defect he insisted on flying his family to Boston Medical Center in his own personal jet so they could receive the best medical advice. "Condolences to Rosalind, Ashley, & Mark and the Richardson family.''. "As a former player himself, Jerry cared deeply about the welfare of players and the labor agreements he helped negotiate have led to improved pay and benefits for generations of players. When he owned the team, Richardson would often refer back to the lessons learned selling hamburgers. Turns out Deuce Vaughn wasn't the only Cowboys pick of the weekend who had a family connection in the Dallas draft room pulling for him. Jerry Wayne Richardson, 77, of Delavan, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Canton. The women would be escorted by Richardsons assistant, who would then depart, leaving the owner alone with a junior employee. The amazingly successful career of Jerome Johnson "Jerry" Richardson '59 is a story for the ages. Olsen and his wife Kara later named the child Trent Jerry Olsen after Richardson. We wish them much peace and comfort.". He was my boss. His brother, Mark, also served as team president during that same time frame. Well, if youre ready, lets start. He had a history of heart trouble and had undergone quadruple bypass surgery in 2002. [16], On December 17, 2017, Sports Illustrated reported, based on anonymous sources who were reneging on signed settlement agreements, that "at least four former Panthers employees have received 'significant' monetary settlements due to inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by owner Jerry Richardson, including sexually suggestive language and behavior, and on at least one occasion directing a racial slur at an African-American Panthers scout. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After purchasing the Panthers, Tepper said he was contractually obligated to keep the statue of Richardson, flanked by two panthers, outside of the downtown Charlotte stadium that Richardson built. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Richardson made around $1.1 billion as a result, but his reputation will likely be tarnished forever. Johnson has played a number of positions in college career, but was prolific rushing the passer in 2022. He was 86. 2 min read. He is also known as Big Cat. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, DELAVAN ~ Jerry Wayne Richardson, 77, of Delavan, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Canton. [2], Richardson was active in numerous groups on the Wofford campus; he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order fraternity, President of the Inter-Fraternity Council, and member of the SCA Cabinet. The following month the NFL fined Richardson $2.75 million for alleged workplace misconduct. That kind of production earned him Associated Press Little All-America honors in 1957 and 1958, and in 1959, he was drafted by the Baltimore Colts. And in 2014 star defensive end Greg Hardy was placed on a commissioner's exempt list after he was accused of allegedly throwing his girlfriend on to furniture and threatening to kill her. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Simpson; sister, Clara Mae Smithers; brother-in-law, Houston Smithers; and grandson, Matthew Wood. Draft Wire. Jerry Richardson is the organizer and chief holder of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League and an ex-player of NFL. Jerry Don Richardson Sr. 2021. The woman also addressed the Panthers' general counsel, calling them "enablers" of the alleged misconduct . He was a retired Law Enforcement Officer from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, member of Harborton United Methodist Church, Exmore Moose Lodge #683 and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1766 in Onancock, VA. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton), NFL comissioner Roger Goodell, left, and Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson walk together during a break at an NFL owners meeting in Irving, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. During its very 1st season, he triumphed over the NFL . Panthers founder Jerry Richardson, one of the NFL's most influential owners until sexual and racial workplace allegations forced him to sell the team in 2017, has died at 86. But Richardsons reputation took a tremendous hit when he announced he was selling the Panthers on Dec. 17, 2017, the same day Sports Illustrated reported that four former Panthers employees received significant monetary settlements due to inappropriate sexually suggestive language and actions by Richardson. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick, From trade request to 5-year extension: Answering the biggest questions about Lamar Jackson's new deal, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Previously covered NFC South for ESPN.com, Covered Panthers for The Charlotte Observer from 1999-2008, Began journalism career with The Tampa Tribune in 1990. Mar 2, 2023. He gave me a chance when no one else would! New Colts QB Anthony Richardson will bring family and friends with him to Indianapolis, not because he's only 20, but because this is a package deal. Conservative by nature, Richardson once cautioned Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton against getting tattoos and piercings after drafting the quarterback No. Read what the national media said about Carolina's second and third picks. "[11], It had long been presumed that Richardson intended to have his sons, Mark and Jon, inherit the team. He and I spent a tremendous amount of time talking about his vision for what the Panthers could do for the Carolinas. ", "I will always be thankful to Mr. Richardson for providing me with the opportunity to play for the Panthers. [18], A 13-foot (4.0m) statue of Richardson holding a football and flanked by two panthers was unveiled at Bank of America Stadium in 2016; it was a gift from the Panthers LLC minority partners to Richardson for his 80th birthday. In 2006 and 2015, he was elected to the South Carolina Business and Sports Halls of Fame, respectively. [19] Two days later he was placed on a donor waiting list for a new heart. Using his championship game bonus as seed money, he opened his first Hardee's restaurant in Spartanburg. Prosecutors dismissed domestic violence charges against Hardy after they said the accuser in the case couldnt be found. He was 86. The deal was approved by NFL owners on May 22, 2018. He caught a touchdown pass in the 1959 NFL Championship Game from quarterback Johnny Unitas. [16], Richardson was hospitalized in Charlotte at Carolinas Medical Center in early December 2008, one month after receiving a pacemaker. Jon Richardson was a two-year starter at wide receiver for the University of North Carolina. Richard is a philanthropist as well. [26][27], Richardson died at home in Charlotte on March 1, 2023, at age 86. An All-SEC second team selection in 2022, Mingo adds to the Panthers receiving options. I am truly heartbroken and sad over the loss of my friend. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Leonard, Johnie and Dallas; three sisters in law, Ruth Hamlin, Nancy Richardson and Margaret Richardson and one brother in law, Garry Turner. Jon Richardson died of cancer in 2013. Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFLs most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. Jerry Jackson Richardson, 76, husband of Mary Catherine Spence Richardson and a resident of Melfa, VA, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. A native of Willis Wharf, VA, he was the son of the late Earlie Jackson Richardson and the late Nettie Parks Richardson. "I will always be grateful to him for the opportunity to coach the Carolina Panthers & for his patient, steadfast leadership during 7 seasons," Rivera posted. Richardson sold the team in 2017 as a result of the allegations. We wish them much peace and comfort., .@nflcommish on the passing of Jerry Richardson. "Jerry Richardson's contributions to professional football in the Carolina's are historic,'' current owners David and Nicole Tepper said in a statement. Carolina Panthers founder Jerry Richardson died Wednesday night at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also had a policy where fans weren't allowed to remove their shirts during games. He went on to make his fortune in the restaurant business, becoming chief executive officer of Flagstar, the sixth-largest food service company in the country at the time. He believed in me when no one else did. [22], In 2000, Richardson was elected into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. We got love from a man that was my employer, my boss, not a close personal friend at the time, Olsen said. With the arrival of the Panthers in 1995, he changed the landscape of sports in the region and gave the NFL fans here a team to call their own. Richardson was celebrated for bringing the NFL to Carolina in 1995, but his tenure with the team ended after the 2017 season amid allegations of sexual and racial workplace misconduct. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 21-14. Charlotte had already become a professional sports town with the arrival of the NBA's Hornets in 1988, but those were the days when the city struggled to build an identity as anything other than a regional outpost, still confused with Charleston, S.C. or Charlottesville, Va., and years from becoming a national banking center. allegations made against Dan Snyder and the Washington football franchise, Most recently, Richardson's statue was removed from Bank of America Stadium. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. [2] Richardson called being elected team captain in 1958 the greatest honor he had received. During its very 1st season, he triumphed over the NFL Super Bowl. He ultimately became a millionaire and used that money to purchase the Panthers for $206 million. His name is given to the 49ers Football stadium located at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte as a tribute by his fans. Two years after former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was forced to sell the team amid allegations of sexual . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Jerry L. Richardson, 64, Leesburg, passed away, surrounded by a loving circle of family and dear friends, at 10:50 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, following admission the previous morning at Kosciusko Community Hospital. pic.twitter.com/OK9c6QvG4g, Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 2, 2023. Jerry Richardson, Sr. Funeral services for Jerry Floyd Richardson, Sr., 84, of Joshua, Texas will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Bethel Temple Assembly of God Church in Cleburne. Robinson was a two-time All-ACC first team selection that played at Florida State and South Carolina in his career. Although Richardson once promised the Panthers would win a Super Bowl within 10 years of beginning play in 1995, they never did. The Panthers selected Bryce Young first in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson was forced to sell the team to Tepper for a then NFL-record $2.275 billion after the 2017 season amid allegations of sexual and racial misconduct in the workplace. The Carolina Panthers are a testament to his extraordinary and tireless dedication to the community.But his league-first attitude as seen through his leadership of numerous NFL committees, including the Stadium Committee and Management Council Executive Committee, helped pave the way for a series of public-private stadium partnerships throughout the country, and collective bargaining agreements that continue to support the growth of the game.As a former player himself, Jerry cared deeply about the welfare of players and the labor agreements he helped negotiate have led to improved pay and benefits for generations of players.From a personal perspective, he was a wise and caring advisor to me, his fellow owners, and many Panthers players and coaches over the years. [7][8], Richardson was regarded as one of the most powerful NFL owners, alongside Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots, respectively. With the Washington football team's allegations being compared to these incidents, it is important to remind ourselves to call out sexual harassment whenever it occurs in our presence, especially in a business setting. It's not a stretch to say the swirl involving Gruden resurrects memories connected to former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and allegations of racism in his personal life and the restaurant empire he once owned. Being born on 18 July 1936, Jerry Richardson is 86 years old as of todays date 1st May 2023. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to . Jerry was born in Norwich, Ks and graduated from Cheney High School in 1958. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking and working in his yard. From a personal perspective, he was a wise and caring advisor to me, his fellow owners, and many Panthers players and coaches over the years.". was born in Norwich, Ks and graduated from Cheney High School in 1958. Allen was one of the few remaining holdovers from the Jerry Richardson/Super Bowl regime. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date. [10], One of the few times in which he directly intervened in football matters came in the 201415 offseason, when he refused to re-sign player Greg Hardy in the wake of domestic violence events involving Hardy. [4], After his NFL career, Richardson used his 1959 NFL championship bonus with the help of friend and former Wofford quarterback Charles Bradshaw to open the first Hardee's franchise in Spartanburg. Richardson remained out of public view after selling the team, continuing his charitable work and spending some time in his Charlotte office until his health declined. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. She gave birth to three children Jon, Mark, and Ashley Richardson Allen. "Mr. Richardson taught me so many life lessons over the years and I will forever be grateful for the friendship and the bond that we had. After graduating he played two seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Colts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You have entered an incorrect email address! [23][24] In 2016 he funded the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts, in honor of his wife of over sixty years, on the Wofford College campus. At 6-foot-4 1/2 and 239 pounds, Mallory is a move tight end who can run a 4.54-second 40-yard dash. Within a shorter time span, this line of food expanded to about twenty-five hundred eateries with nearly 100,000 staff members. Born October 9, 1944 in Lake County, Tennessee to Earl and Mazel Lee (Sadler) Richardson, he married Olive Corky Vertus Turner on June 8, 1963 in Vienna. The two ended up owning the Hardee's business 50/50. Richardson was awarded the . Cowboys owner Jerry Jones' grandson won starting QB job at Arkansas. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Due to the allegations made against Dan Snyder and the Washington football franchise, the removal of Jerry Richardson as the owner of the Carolina Panthers has been referenced numerous times in sports media as of late. Honors he received while at Wofford included Distinguished Military Student, Scabbard and Blade Military Fraternity, Sigma Delta Psi, Blue Key National Honorary Fraternity, and recognition in Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges. A native son who was shaped by the region, his personal journey culminated with bringing professional football to the Carolinas, leaving an indelible mark on the area he loved. 77. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Richardson family," the team said in a statement. It is the largest gift in Wofford's history. [28][29], For other people named Jerry Richardson, see, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Prevatte, Ernie. Richardson married to Rosalind Sallenger Richardson. While, in 1956, playing at Wofford College, he earned the record of a single game with 241 getting yards against Newberry. But his work was hailed in league circles as a member of the league's stadium committee, and one of commissioner Roger Goodell's close circle of trusted voices. In 2009, he had a successful heart transplant at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. It was truly a special experience to play a part in the culmination of his efforts to bring football to the Carolinas. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. He founded the Carolina Panthers, and served as its owner from its first season in 1995 until selling the franchise in 2018. "The NFL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Richardson. Quarterback Jake Delhomme, who led the Panthers to their first Super Bowl in the 2003 season, recalls getting a phone call from Richardson a couple of days after enduring he endured a disastrous four-turnover performance in a 33-13 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 playoffs. He provided tremendous guidance to me, and to this day, Karen and I consider him and Rosalind true friends. Richardson was rarely one to back down from a challenge, but there were some challenges he couldn't overcome by sheer force of will and determination. Sign up for service and obituary updates. His gifts to Wofford to date, including capital improvements, exceed $260 million. "No one on this planet appreciates that long journey [more] than Old Papa," Jerry tells @1053thefan. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. I'd been here for one season and we'd won six games. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? Messages run for up to one year and you Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com. "I was able to become the player that I became because of him, because he encouraged and motivated me to Keep Pounding. As the teams owner, Jerry Richardson, made his rounds on the way to his spacious office, he would ask women to turn around so he could admire their backsides. He was a loyal member of the league, and painted "The Shield" logo at the 50-yard-line of his home field throughout his tenure as owner. [5], On October 26, 1993, Richardson became the first former NFL player since George Halas to become an owner when the Carolina Panthers were unanimously awarded the NFL's 29th franchise. But his league-first attitude as seen through his leadership of numerous NFL committees helped pave the way for a series of public-private stadium partnerships throughout the country, and collective bargaining agreements that continue to support the growth of the game. On the NFL's behalf, I extend our sincere condolences to Jerry's wife, Rosalind, and their family. He moved to Guthrie in 1971. He used his championship bonus money to open the first Hardees in Spartanburg, South Carolina close to where he had attended Wofford College. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 1 overall in 2011 for fear it would impact his image. Richardson died peacefully Wednesday night at his Charlotte home, the team said in a statement. He was born in Snyder, Oklahoma on October 15, 1938, the son of Mae (Gentry) and James Richardson. He was 86. Good scout, good guy." He served his country in the United States Army and retired as a machinist from Lockheed Martin. Burial will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. According to sources, on multiple occasions Richardson requested female employees to visit him during a workday in his suite inside Bank of America Stadium. He went to high school in Fayetteville. After taking wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and outside linebacker DJ Johnson Friday, they go into the third day of the draft with two more picks. Jerry was raised around Chicksha, OK. Here's one of many reasons why, per the 2017 Sports Illustrated article that broke the story: "Friday was Jeans Day, when most staffers at the Carolina Panthers team offices would wear denim to work. Richardson later became a businessman, operating a Hardee's location, founding Spartan Foods, and serving as the CEO at Flagstar. CHARLOTTE, N.C -- Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL's most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died. Jerry Richardsons contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic," current Panthers owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole said in a statement. I said, Yes sir, it did. He said, thats a good thing everything will be OK. And then he hung up the phone.. The Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos with a score of 2410. A statue of Richardson was placed at the North Gate of Bank of America Stadium in 2016, designed by a prominent designer Todd Andrews. The team did not reveal the cause of death. Scott Wachter/USA TODAY Sports. pic.twitter.com/9Cjn0PSYW2. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. The Panthers issued a statement shortly after . He . "I didn't pay any attention to it. Memorial contributions may be given to Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, 3514 Broadway Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554. Former Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis, who played for Carolina from 2005 to 2018, summed up what many players thought of Richardson with this post on Instagram. Maybe you know about Jerry Richardson very well But do you know how old and tall is he, and what is his net worth in 2023? Richardson never addressed the allegations against him publicly. He also bagged Colt`s Rookie of the annual award. Jon Richardson, the oldest son of Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. [25], In 2021, he donated $150 million to Wofford College. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Jerry was a member of Pekin First Church of the Nazarene. They addressed a number of key spots throughout the weekend, and head coach Frank Reich said he's excited to see guys compete for jobs under a new staff. Richardson stepped into NFL draft in 1959 and got selected in the thirteenth round by the supremacy victors the Baltimore Colts. He has donated a considerably big amount to the sufferers of the tragedy of Charleston.

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