Billy Ray Smith Jr, Chargers legend and College Football Hall of Famer, dead at 64
First publishedJul 30, 06:06 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 11:44 UTC · 26m ago
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Billy Ray Smith Jr, a Chargers legend and College Football Hall of Famer, died at 64.
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Billy Ray Smith Jr was a famous football player. He played for the San Diego Chargers. He died at 64 after a long illness.
Why it matters
Many people are sad about his death because he was a beloved football player.
In brief
- Who was Billy Ray Smith Jr?
- He was a famous football player.
- What was his illness?
- He had dementia caused by CTE.
- What is CTE?
- CTE is a brain disease caused by head injuries.
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