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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 ...
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FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - Detroit Free Press
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.
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School board member talks about moving cocaine, weed, cash in Fred Smith tribute post
A Memphis Shelby County Schools board member says a Facebook post she made after Fred Smith’s death concerning drugs moving ...
USA Today5d
FedEx 'visionary' Fred Smith had unparalleled impact on Memphis sports - For The Win
Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, significantly impacted the Memphis sports landscape. Smith played a key role in bringing the NBA's Grizzlies to Memphis and securing their future in the city.
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.