The passing of Fred Smith, a major force in pro golf’s growth, draws heartfelt tributes from around the country. The post Golf World Mourns Loss of ‘Heart and Soul of FedEx,’ Founder Fred Smith appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Fred Smith, the founder of FedEx Corp and a minority owner of the Washington NFL franchise from 2003 to 2021, died at the age of 80, per ESPN.

For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith died on June 21.