JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 30: JR Smith and Fred Couples talk during day one of the ICON Series at Liberty National Golf Club on June 30, 2022 in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Smith’s influence went beyond golf as a Marine Corps veteran and Yale graduate, he founded FedEx in 1971, launching operations with 14 aircraft and just under 400 employees.

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx ... FedEx has long been a sponsor of the Professional Golf Association's Memphis tournament. The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship is set for Aug. 6-10 at TPC Southwind ...