Who was Jerry Richardson? | The US Sun

NFL player-turned-businessman, Jerry Richardson, was known for being a former owner of the Carolina Panthers.

The 86-year-old team founder passed away on March 1, 2023.

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Who was Jerry Richardson?

Jerry Richardson was born in Spring Hope, North Carolina, on July 18, 1936.

The former NFL player used to belong to the Baltimore Colts before he was traded to the New York Giants.

Following his time on the field, Richardson became a businessman, known for founding the Carolina Panthers franchise in 1993.

He owned the football team - which made its official debut in 2015 - for a total of 23 years before selling it in 2018.

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What was Richardson's net worth?

Richardson's long career in sports - whether it be on or off the field - garnered him quite a massive fortune.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, he had a net worth $2billion at the time of his death.

Richardson was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.

Was Richardson married?

Richardson was married to his wife, Rosalind Sallenger Richardson, for over 60 years.

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The pair shared three children together: sons Jon and Mark, and daughter, Ashley.

Richardson is said to have been the grandfather of nine grandchildren.

What was his cause of death?

On March 1, 2023, the Carolina Panthers announced Richardson's death.

"Jerry Richardson's contributions to professional football in the Carolinas are historic," current Panthers co-owners David and Nicole Tepper said in a statement.

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"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. 

"He was incredibly gracious to me when I purchased the team, and for that I am thankful. Nicole and I extend our deepest condolences to Rosalind, the entire Richardson family, and their loved ones. We wish them much peace and comfort."

Richardson's cause of death has yet to be revealed.