RIP Carolina Panthers Founder & Former Owner Jerry Richardson

[Warfish]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/sport/jerry-richardson-carolina-panthers-death-spt-intl/index.html

[Green Ghost]

I didn’t read the obit, but the man lived the player’s dream, buying an NFL franchise. Then he got canceled.

I wonder if Tepper and/or the NFL will be okay with the team wearing some type of memorial patch to honor him this year?

[sciond]

There would be no Panthers without this man. He was great for Charlotte even with accusations at the end of his ownership. Charlotte owes him a lot as the economic impact was huge.

[billo83]

I used to have tickets right by the owners box and would see him all the time. Met him once going to a hurricanes playoff hockey game. Real nice guy and loved Carolina sports teams

[Maxman]

Statement By NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

The NFL community is deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Richardson.  The Carolina Panthers are a testament to his extraordinary and tireless dedication to the community.  But his league-first attitude as seen through his leadership of numerous NFL committees, including the Stadium Committee and Management Council Executive Committee, helped pave the way for a series of public-private stadium partnerships throughout the country, and collective bargaining agreements that continue to support the growth of the game.  As a former player himself, Jerry cared deeply about the welfare of players and the labor agreements he helped negotiate have led to improved pay and benefits for generations of players.  From a personal perspective, he was a wise and caring advisor to me, his fellow owners, and many Panthers players and coaches over the years.  On the NFL’s behalf, I extend our sincere condolences to Jerry’s wife, Rosalind, and their family.

[jetsons]

R.I.P. 

[JetsFanatic]

R.I.P. 

[Dunnie]

R.I.P.

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[Jetsfan80]

I once heard a nice story about Richardson from years back (probably the late 80s/early 90s).  Richardson is the founder of Hardees (which of course ought to make him a personal hero of @The Crusher's).  A friend's father, Brian, used to be a manager of a Hardees in western North Carolina.

Once, Richardson showed up to Brian's store as part of his usual "making the rounds" to visit varying locations.  At the time he arrived, the restaurant was packed with people and no one was able to take the trash out that was piling up.  Brian was worried that this would be a bad look.

Instead, he looked up at one point to see someone taking the trash to the dumpster:  It was Richardson himself.  No complaints, nothing, just a billionaire pitching in where he saw a small need.

Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things but that stuff points to character.  I get that Richardson also had major issues during his ownership with harrassment and those shouldn't be ignored, but I'm also not one who likes to piss on someone's grave.

RIP

[southparkcpa]

On 3/2/2023 at 3:40 PM, sciond said:

There would be no Panthers without this man. He was great for Charlotte even with accusations at the end of his ownership. Charlotte owes him a lot as the economic impact was huge.

 

On 3/2/2023 at 3:53 PM, billo83 said:

I used to have tickets right by the owners box and would see him all the time. Met him once going to a hurricanes playoff hockey game. Real nice guy and loved Carolina sports teams

Both you guys here in Charlotte?? Im here since 95 Love it.  RIP Mr Richardson.  

[sciond]

1 hour ago, southparkcpa said:

 

Both you guys here in Charlotte?? Im here since 95 Love it.  RIP Mr Richardson.  

Ballantyne since 98...sometimes I like it, sometimes not.