To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Jerry Richardson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Jerry was born on September 23, 1939 in Dos Palos, California to Jack and Tennie (Mann) Richardson. When I went through my injuries and everyone told him it was time to move on and turn the page he said no. You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right hand corner of the page. He was incredibly gracious to me when I purchased the team, and for that I am thankful. Jerry worked for Cooper Cameron for 35 years, before . Richardson leaves behind a complicated legacy. Jerry. In 2007, Richardson became an investor in a team that . 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. "The Carolina Panthers are a testament to his extraordinary and tireless dedication to the community. Jerry was born in Norwich, Ks and graduated from Cheney High School in 1958. 3 min read. Irrelevant' pick on Toledo's Johnson, Chargers go all-in on TCU with Duggan pick in 7th, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections. Read what Scott Fitterer, Frank Reich, and draft picks had to say during the final day of the NFL Draft. In addition, he also played in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts. He believed in me when no one else did. Also surviving are three sons, Randall Richardson of Delavan, Tony (April) Richardson of Green Valley and Terry (Sarah) Richardson of Canton; two grandsons, Dalton Richardson of Pekin and Corey Richardson of Canton; one step grandson, Colton Etter; one sister, Carolyn (Gene) Allen of Lincoln and one brother, Bobby Richardson of Bush. No cause was given for Richardson's death. 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. "The NFL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Richardson," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. He is now completely recovered after his heart transplant. He was 86. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. His height is 1.91 m tall, and his weight is 84 kg. A native of Spring Hope, North Carolina, he played college football at Wofford and twice was a Little All-America selection. Richardson, who . Did you step into those jeans or did you have to jump into them?". 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Jets' Aaron Rodgers expects a 'heaven' and 'hell' relationship with Zach Wilson, Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades, Bijan Robinson shares that this is his second stint with the Falcons. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He He was 86. Richardson didn't stop there, either. [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. The Panthers began play in 1995 and Richardson quickly built Carolina into one of the leagues model franchises, while becoming a powerful figure in the NFL. I'd been here for one season and we'd won six games. Most recently, Richardson's statue was removed from Bank of America Stadium, which is a testament to how far the Panthers founder has fallen in the eyes of our society. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Jerry Richardson statue removal allows owner David Tepper to turn page on Panthers' past Citing 'the interest of public safety,' the Panthers are waving goodbye to an unwanted holdover from . The following month the NFL fined Richardson $2.75 million for alleged workplace misconduct. . His name is given to the 49ers Football stadium located at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte as a tribute by his fans. Being a part of the inaugural season is something that I will never forget. 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. The Panthers made the postseason eight times during Richardsons ownership tenure, including two appearances in the Super Bowl. His gifts to Wofford to date, including capital improvements, exceed $260 million. 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. The women would be escorted by Richardsons assistant, who would then depart, leaving the owner alone with a junior employee. The Panthers issued a statement shortly after . [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. '', We are saddened to hear about the passing of former owner Jerry Richardson. Jerry Don Richardson Sr. 2021. He was born in Snyder, Oklahoma on October 15, 1938, the son of Mae (Gentry) and James Richardson. "We are very saddened to learn of the passing of . In the 2015 season, Richardson's Panthers reached Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016, after losing only one game all season. He also bagged Colt`s Rookie of the annual award. He went to high school in Fayetteville. Tight end Will Mallory is a fifth-round (No. 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. "Panthers and pro personnel director Matt Allen have agreed to part ways, per team sources. He and I spent a tremendous amount of time talking about his vision for what the Panthers could do for the Carolinas. [19] Two days later he was placed on a donor waiting list for a new heart. He was my boss. Carolina Panthers founder Jerry Richardson died Wednesday night at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. "[11], It had long been presumed that Richardson intended to have his sons, Mark and Jon, inherit the team. She survives. One former female employee recalls Richardson, who stands 6'3", arriving barefoot and asking for a foot massage. 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. However, he does not manage the everyday affairs of the Carolina Panthers. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. All of the family resides in Charlotte. Richardson stepped into NFL draft in 1959 and got selected in the thirteenth round by the supremacy victors the Baltimore Colts. 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. TALK-SHOW legend Jerry Springer wowed fans after he was revealed as one of The Masked Singer contestants in his last TV appearance only six months before his death. It was expected at the time one of the boys might inherit the team, but that never happened. From his headquarters in Spartanburg, he co-founded Spartan Foods, which was the first franchisee of Hardee's. He worked as a. lifeguard for Cheney Lake after high school. He caught a touchdown pass in the 1959 NFL Championship Game from quarterback Johnny Unitas. Jerry Don Richardson Sr. age 82, went to the big mountain in the sky on the 29th of March 2021. Memorial contributions may be given to Pekin First Church of the Nazarene, 3514 Broadway Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554. But I was a player on his team who needed help and he was able to provide it. 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. But in June 2020, the Panthers removed the statue, saying they were concerned there may be attempts to take the statue down due to protests and unrest following the death of George Floyd. He took the money earned from that game and started the first Hardee's franchise in Spartanburg. Richardson became its CEO. Published by Rosser Funeral Home - Cleburne on Apr. Richardson was awarded the . I will always be grateful to him for the opportunity to coach the Carolina Panthers (and) for his patient, steadfast leadership during seven seasons. Jon and Mark later resigned reportedly because they had philosophical differences and were clashing. "The odds against us were huge. On Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers took down the statue of founder and former owner Jerry Richardson and moved it to an undisclosed location. FILE - Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson speaks during a news conference for the NFL football team in . He was 53. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The two ended up owning the Hardee's business 50/50. After great interest from the market, in May 2018 Richardson finalized a sale to billionaire and then Pittsburgh Steelers minority owner David Tepper for an NFL record sales price of $2.2 billion. He has played a vital role in the NFL all through his professional career. Former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson died Wednesday night, the team announced Thursday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You have entered an incorrect email address! The Panthers are now worth north of $1.5 billion, according to Forbes. Richardsons tenure was marred by off-field issues. Please keep the Richardson family in your prayers today! 25, 2023. He was a graduate of Pocasset High School. He was incredibly gracious to me when I purchased the team, and for that I am thankful. 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. After growing up in the Fayetteville area, Richardson went to Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.; where he excelled in football and laid the groundwork for a business empire that would allow him to return to the game he once walked away from. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Pastor W. Lloyd Brock will officiate. She gave birth to three children Jon, Mark, and Ashley Richardson Allen. According to sources, on multiple occasions Richardson requested female employees to visit him during a workday in his suite inside Bank of America Stadium. All Rights Reserved. He sold the team to Tepper, a hedge fund owner, in May 2018 for a then-NFL record $2.27 billion. Richardson got retirement in 1995. Then he joined the United States Airforce from. Rest up my friend!''. Richardson began the process of building a football team in July of 1987, when he met with former Bank of America CEO and Charlotte icon Hugh McColl to discuss his dream of bringing the sport to his home state. He fired both his sons Mark, the team president, and Jon, the director of stadium operations following a sibling squabble at the stadium in front of other employees while he was recovering from a heart transplant in 2009. Messages run for up to one year and you In 2017, he funded Wofford's state-of-the-art Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. 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. The woman also addressed the Panthers' general counsel, calling them "enablers" of the alleged misconduct . Panthers Roundtable: Is Luke Kuechly a First Ballot Hall of Famer? As with other captains of industry, Richardson's name adorns a number of buildings throughout the two states, but few places carry it as proudly as his alma mater. Subsequently, in February 2009, he underwent a heart transplant. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. This statue is the representation of a gift of NFL to the Carolinian public. He used his championship bonus money to open the first Hardees in Spartanburg, South Carolina close to where he had attended Wofford College. 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. When linebacker Thomas Davis retired in 2021, he thanked Richardson for believing in him and keeping him on the roster despite having suffered three torn ACLs in the same knee. Then, in his rolling Southern drawl, hed offer comment, drawing from a store of one-liners hed recycle each week. However both abruptly resigned before the 2009 season, reportedly at the behest of Richardson[12] and Jon Richardson died of cancer in 2013. A statue of Richardson was placed at the North Gate of Bank of America Stadium in 2016, designed by a prominent designer Todd Andrews. 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. He was traded from the Colts to the New York Giants for John Guzik on August 3, 1961. The Carolina Panthers defeated the New York Giants 23 to 0. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. [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. We wish them much peace and comfort., .@nflcommish on the passing of Jerry Richardson. Jerry is survived by his wife, Shirley Richardson of Joshua; sons, Jerry "Junior" Richardson, Jr. also of Joshua and Daniel Richardson and wife, LaTranda, of Burleson, Texas; daughters, Mary Ann Sanderson of Aledo, Texas and Paula Dunn of Joshua; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and other family members and friends. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The female employees knew what that meant. He married Beverly Dale on November 20, 1961. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. As of May 2023, Richardson has an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. Read what the national media said about Carolina's second and third picks. 162 pick in the fifth round. Jon Richardson died of cancer in 2013. Two years after former Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was forced to sell the team amid allegations of sexual . Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Thursday evening at the funeral home. 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. On June 28, 2018, Richardson was fined $2.75 million for the alleged workplace misconduct. I was told, 'You can't make money selling hamburgers for 15 cents.' Here is another account from the article that described the sickening acts that were allegedly committed by Richardson: "Former employees allege that in addition to verbal harassment, Richardson engaged in improper acts. Jerry Richardsons contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic, Tepper said in a statement Thursday. Here's how Florida football prepared Anthony Richardson to succeed Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck's Indianapolis Colts quarterback legacy. In addition, he also donated a hefty amount of wealth to fund the scholarships for the Johnson C. Smith University. "I never thought about not getting a franchise," Richardson said, expressing his trademark confidence. He began to slow down as he entered his mid-60s, battling heart issues. He was 86. Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson watches players warm up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Zavala reunites with former teammate Ikem Ekwonu along the Panthers offensive line. Robert "Jerry" Richardson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2021 at the age of 82 with his loving family by his side. [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). Moreover, Carolina Panthers are the major source of this big amount of wealth of Richardson. Being born on 18 July 1936, Jerry Richardson is 86 years old as of today's date 30th April 2023. Jon Richardson was president of Panthers Stadium LLC from 1994 (the year before the expansion Panthers began play) until 2009. In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by three children, Karren R. Paglia and her husband, Michael, of Willis Wharf, Darren Hunt of Exmore, VA, and Christina Beauchamp-Nicoll and her husband, Scott, of Smicksburg, PA; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Scott Wachter/USA TODAY Sports. Landing spots for top undrafted free agents: Who signed after Round 7? Well, if youre ready, lets start. 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. Jerome Johnson Richardson Sr. (July 18, 1936 March 1, 2023) was an American businessman, football player, and owner in the National Football League (NFL). Jerry Richardson is the organizer and chief holder of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League and an ex-player of NFL. He was 86. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 162 overall) NFL Draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts. 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. Richardson was well liked by his players. On game days, he'd ride around Bank of America Stadium in his golf cart, greeting fans and taking pictures, relishing the moments. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I said, Yes sir, it did. He said, thats a good thing everything will be OK. And then he hung up the phone.. But after his second season, he walked away from the NFL in a dispute over money, and returned to Spartanburg to start his business career. [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. can stop at any time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Richardson family," the team said in a statement. [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. Jon Richardson, the oldest son of Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. 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. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Rosser Funeral Home. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. To see what the Panthers are today, that's truly a testament to his vision.". In fact, Allen is Richardson's grandson. Jerry was a member of Pekin First Church of the Nazarene. "Jerry Richardson's contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic," Panthers owners David and Nicole Tepper said in a statement. Richardson has also founded a fashion line Hardee as well as another food chain named Spartan.. Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. In 2006 and 2015, he was elected to the South Carolina Business and Sports Halls of Fame, respectively. In 2009, he had a successful heart transplant at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. It was also reported he used a racial slur directed toward a team scout. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Thursday evening at the funeral home. I was told I couldn't get my company on the New York Stock Exchange before I was 40. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Jerry Richardson. "And he went above and beyond to bring comfort to a family at its toughest time.". He attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he was a star tight end, and still holds the school's single-game record for receiving yards (241 against Newberry College in 1956). 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. [22], In 2000, Richardson was elected into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. 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, amid allegations of sexual and racial workplace misconduct, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR. (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. 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? The Spring Hope, North Carolina, native spent years trying to persuade the NFL to put a team in the Carolinas, ultimately succeeding through a relatively original concept of funding a new stadium through the sales of permanent seat licenses. 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Third-round . 38 Trees, Flowers, or Condolences have been shared with support of Jerry's family -, 2023 Doughty Funeral Home. Along the way, decisions were made that changed the face of sports business. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Once they were seated, however, he would insist on fastening their seatbelt for them, reaching across their lap and brushing his hand across their breasts before putting the belt in the clasp.". Jerry Wayne Richardson, 77, of Delavan, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Canton. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Richardson later became a businessman, operating a Hardee's location, founding Spartan Foods, and serving as the CEO at Flagstar. 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. ''I'm literally at a loss of words. Flagstar was the subject of . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He is survived by wife, Kathleen; son, Johnson, and daughters Rose and Claire. Read what Scott Fitterer and Frank Reich said after Friday's second round. [9], For the most part Richardson stayed in the background and rarely interfered in the Panthers' day-to-day operations. 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