Ex-Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64 after dementia battle
Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. died at age 64 after battling dementia, his family announced.
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Ex-Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, leaves San Diego legacy
Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr., who played 1983–1992 in San Diego and later became a broadcaster and community figure, died at age 64. He appeared in 137 NFL games, recording 26.5 sacks, 15 interceptions and 14 fumble recoveries, earned 2nd-team All-Pro honors in 1989, and was named to the Chargers 50th Anniversary Team. The Chargers and Smith’s family mourn his passing.
Chargers Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. Dies at 64, Remembered for Service and Strength
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a Chargers Hall of Fame linebacker who spent his entire NFL career with San Diego, died at 64 after a battle with dementia caused by CTE. A Texas state champion and Arkansas All-American, he later built a broadcasting career in San Diego and co-founded the Great Friends Foundation to support military families, earning lifelong respect for his community service and family devotion.
Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, remembered for football and broadcasting
Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr., a 1983 No. 5 overall pick and member of the Chargers’ 50th Anniversary Team, dies at 64 after a battle with dementia linked to CTE; he later built a long career as a TV, radio, and online broadcaster.