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Penny Hardaway, Ryan Silverfield talk Fred Smith's impact on Memphis: 'Genuine, wonderful man'
Ryan Silverfield, Penny Hardaway and other Memphis coaches talked about Fred Smith's impact on Tigers athletics at an event ...
Memphis and Tennessee leaders react to Fred Smith's death: 'An incalculable loss'
Memphis is mourning the loss of FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died at age 80. Memphis leaders and officials praised Smith's ...
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Fred Smith's family speaks about the FedEx founder - The Commercial Appeal
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, passed away on June 21 at the age of 80. Smith's family released a statement highlighting his impact on global commerce, public policy, film, and philanthropy.
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What made FedEx's Fred Smith 'most significant Memphian in history'? - For The Win
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, died of natural causes on June 21 at age 80. Smith helped transform Memphis into a global logistics hub. Smith was a philanthropist, supporting various causes ...
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FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - azcentral.com
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.
FedEx founder Fred Smith, a Marine Corps veteran who revolutionized package delivery, dies at 80
Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized the express delivery industry, has died, the company said. He was 80.
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FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - For The Win
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.
‘Memphis will solve this together’: Former AutoZone CEO Bill Rhodes on filling Fred Smith’s void
AutoZone's Bill Rhodes reflects on Fred Smith's impact, discussing their friendship, business collaborations, and Smith's ...