.jpg) Richardson in 2009 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Flanker | ||||||||
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| Born: | July 18, 1936 Spring Hope, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | March 1, 2023 (aged 86) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Terry Sanford (Fayetteville, North Carolina) | ||||||||
| College: | Wofford (1955–1958) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1958 / round: 13 / pick: 154 | ||||||||
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Jerome Johnson Richardson Sr. (July 18, 1936 – March 1, 2023) was an American businessman, professional 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.
Richardson later became a businessman, operating a Hardee's location, founding Spartan Foods, and the CEO at Flagstar. He founded the Carolina Panthers, and was its owner from its first season in 1995 until selling the franchise in 2018.