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.

Mar 2, 2023 · CHARLOTTE, N.C (AP) — 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. He was 86. Richardson died peacefully Wednesday night at his Charlotte home, the team said in a statement.

Mar 2, 2023 · 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.

Mar 2, 2023 · CHARLOTTE — Jerry Richardson, the founder of the Carolina Panthers, passed away Wednesday night at age 86. A native son who was shaped by the region, his personal journey...

Mar 5, 2023 · Jerry Richardson, the former N.F.L. player who turned a championship bonus into a restaurant empire and then used his fortune to buy an expansion team, the Carolina Panthers, died on Wednesday at...

Mar 2, 2023 · Jerry Richardson, founder of the Carolina Panthers, has died. He was 86. He died at his home in Charlotte on Wednesday night, the team said in a statement Thursday. Richardson, a North...

Mar 2, 2023 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Jerry Richardson, the son of the Sandhills who brought an NFL team to the Carolinas, has died. The original owner of the Carolina Panthers was 86. Richardson died...

Mar 2, 2023 · 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. He was 86.

Mar 2, 2023 · Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers' founder and former owner, has died at the age of 86. Richardson became the second former NFL player to become an owner when the NFL awarded Carolina an...

Mar 2, 2023 · Jerry Richardson, the founder of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night, the team announced. He was 86. Richardson, from Spring Hope, North Carolina, was a standout football player at...