{"id":4626,"date":"2026-07-31T08:40:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=4626"},"modified":"2026-07-31T08:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:40:05","slug":"nfl-star-and-college-football-hall-of-famer-dies-at-64","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=4626","title":{"rendered":"NFL Star and College Football Hall of Famer Dies at 64"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<div>\n<p>College Football Hall of Famer and San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at the age of 64. His family said in a statement that he \u201cpassed away peacefully surrounded by family.\u201d \u201cBilly Ray faced his long journey with dementia caused by CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) with unmatched bravery, dignity, and strength,\u201d they continued. \u201cBilly Ray brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the world as a devoted father, husband, son, and loyal friend. On the NFL gridiron for a decade with the Chargers, and decades that followed in sports broadcasting, Billy Ray earned deep respect from teammates, colleagues, and fans, who he cherished in return. He leaves an irreplaceable void in our lives. His undeniable legacy will live forever in our hearts&#8230;\u201d His glittering career saw him spend 10 seasons in the NFL with the Chargers. He went on to TV and radio work and ran a kids\u2019 after-school program. \u201cTo know Billy Ray was to love Billy Ray,\u201d said Chargers owner Dean Spanos. \u201cYes, he was a member of our 50th Anniversary team. Yes, he was a Charger for life, playing his entire 10-year career here. But he wasn\u2019t merely a great football player. He was, truly, larger than life. Always smiling. Lighting up every room he walked into. Infectious laughter. The kind of friend a friend should be. That was Billy Ray.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=4620\">Katie Miller Melts Down After Stunning Hypocrisy Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read it at <span>The New York Post <\/span><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>College Football Hall of Famer and San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died at the age of 64. 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