Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 11, 1936 |
Birth Place | North Carolina |
Age | 87 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $2 billion (2024)
Jerry Richardson, known as a prominent football player in North Carolina, is expected to have a net worth of $2 billion by 2024. Richardson's impressive wealth can be attributed to his successful career in the sport as well as his endeavors as a business entrepreneur. Following his retirement from playing, Richardson went on to become the owner and founder of the Carolina Panthers franchise in the National Football League (NFL). Through astute leadership and a keen business sense, Richardson has seen his net worth soar to remarkable heights, solidifying his status as one of the wealthiest individuals in the sports industry.
About
Founder and owner of the Carolina Panthers franchise who played only two seasons in the NFL as a member of the Baltimore Colts. He caught a touchdown pass in a winning effort to secure a NFL Championship with the Colts.
Before Fame
He was taken in the 13th round in the 1958 draft after playing his college ball at Wofford.
Trivia
As the owner of the Panthers, the team was crowned NFL champions in 2003 but fell short in the Super Bowl to the New England Patriots.
Family Life
He had two sons, Mark and John, with the latter tragically dying from cancer in 2013.
Associated With
He caught that Super Bowl touchdown by a pass thrown by Johnny Unitas.