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Why late FedEx founder Fred Smith poured hundreds of millions into PGA Tour
Under the late Fred Smith’s watch, FedEx invested heavily in the PGA Tour. Here’s why the pro game appealed to him.
FedEx founder Fred Smith believed in Memphis — and 'Absolutely, Positively' transformed it
It's hard to imagine a Memphis household that wasn't affected in some way, large (employment) or small (the Grizzlies), by ...
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FedEx Founder, Who Saved Company in Early Days by Gambling Final $5K in Vegas, Dies at 80
“Fred Smith was one of the finest Americans of our generation,” former President George W. Bush said in a statement Fred Smith, a military veteran who founded express delivery giant FedEx, died of ...
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FedEx St. Jude Championship says tournament would not have been possible without Fred Smith
The executive director of the FedEx St. Jude Championship says that without the fallen Fred Smith, there would be no ...
FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports
For all of FedEx founder Fred Smith's renown as a businessman, his impact on sports in Memphis is equally immeasurable. Smith ...