A football legend lost: Billy Ray Smith Jr., Chargers icon and College Football Hall of Famer, died at 64 after battling dementia linked to CTE. Drafted fifth overall in 1983, he terrorized offenses with interceptions and forced fumbles, earning All-American honors at Arkansas and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Beyond the field, he became a beloved media voice, hosting radio shows and covering the game nationally. His legacy lives on — and his family’s tribute to his courage amid his illness reminds us of the human cost behind the stats.
Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
The Daily News Now!. Innehållet i podden är skapat av The Daily News Now! och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.
