Jerry Richardson, founder and former proprietor of the Panthers, useless at 86

Jerry Richardson, the founding father of the Carolina Panthers, died Wednesday night time, the staff introduced. He was 86.

“Jerry Richardson’s contributions to skilled soccer within the Carolinas are historic,” present Panthers co-owners David and Nicole Tepper stated in an announcement. “With the arrival of the Panthers in 1995, he modified the panorama of sports activities within the area and gave the NFL followers right here a staff to name their very own. 

“He was extremely gracious to me once I bought the staff, and for that I’m grateful. Nicole and I prolong our deepest condolences to Rosalind, your entire Richardson household, and their family members. We want them a lot peace and luxury.”

Carolina was awarded the NFL’s twenty ninth franchise in 1993. The staff would debut in 1995.

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