Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder who revolutionized express package delivery, has died. He was the father of Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

Fred Smith, a former minority owner of the Washington NFL franchise and the founder of FedEx Corp., a prominent sponsor across the landscape of sports, has died.

Fred Smith, the FedEx Corp. founder and father to Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, has died, the company said. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small ...

Fred Smith, the founder of the FedEx Corporation, which revolutionized express delivery, and father of the Steelers' offensive coordinator, has died at 80, according to Memphis Mayor Paul Young.