"As Player"

* Indianapolis Colts/Baltimore Colts

"As Owner"

* Carolina Panthers (1993–present)

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*NFL Champion (1959 Baltimore Colts season/1959)

*NFC Champion (2003 Carolina Panthers season/2003)

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"Jerome Johnson "Jerry" Richardson, Sr." (born July 11, 1936) is a former NFL player and the founder and principal owner of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

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Am I still sixth on the depth chart?

I do get involved in conduct issues, ... I think the fact that I played in the league gives me a significant advantage. But I don't ever go down the track of trying to do football things.

Well was absolutely the most enthusiastic supporter for John. In doing our research, the thing that kept coming back from everyone was John's energy level and enthusiasm. Well felt very strong about that, too.

It took six-and-a-half years, and $5.5 million of our personal investment, ... But the biggest investment we made was emotionally and psychologically.

I never had any doubt we would play in the Super Bowl.

When we got a franchise, the odds were pretty stacked against us, ... And now for this team to be playing in the greatest sporting event in America, it's pretty spectacular.