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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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How FedEx founder Fred Smith transformed Memphis - The Commercial Appeal
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted Memphis beyond the company's direct economic contributions. His influence is seen in various areas, including sports (FedExForum), wildlife ...
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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 ...
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.
‘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 ...
Fred Smith, el fundador de FedEx que revolucionó la entrega de paquetes, muere a los 80 años
Fred Smith, el fundador de FedEx Corp. que revolucionó la industria de la entrega exprés, ha fallecido, informó la ...
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Calkins: Nobody can replace Fred Smith. (But he told us how to handle this, too.)
The University of Memphis, the Grizzlies and the city of Memphis found themselves in a difficult spot.