Jon and Mark Richardson Resign From Panthers Front Office

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Published: September 1, 2009

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... however, was the resignation of team president Mark Richardson(pictured).

Jon Richardson, who had spoken privately with his father and team owner Jerry Richardson a month ago of his intentions to resign, has been involved with Bank of America Stadium since its construction.

Mark Richardson has served as the team president since the retirement of Mike McCormack in 1998.

While the unexpected resignations and Jerry Richardson's recent health problems raised questions on the long-term future of the Panthers remaining in Charlotte, Johnny Harris, a member of the Panthers Partnership Group, said the organization is "absolutely not relocating and is not for sale."

Jerry Richardson addressed about eight members of the Partnership Group of his sons' decisions on Tuesday morning at a meeting in Charlotte. He talked to other investors afterward, by phone.

Harris, a longtime friend of Jerry Richardson's, said the nature of the sons' resignation was not dis...

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