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Fastrack · Ex-Chargers LB Smith Dies as Family Cites CTE

Updated 9h ago · Sports

Ex-Chargers LB Smith Dies as Family Cites CTE

Ex-Chargers LB Smith Dies as Family Cites CTE

21h ago

Billy Ray Smith Jr. Dies at 64

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Associated Press19hFormer Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announces

ESPN10hEx-Chargers LB Smith dies as family cites CTE

Newsweek21hFormer Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. died at 64

Reuters19hChargers great, college Hall of Famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64

USA Today21hLongtime Chargers standout Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64

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The Guardian10hBilly Ray Smith Jr, ex-San Diego Chargers star, dies at 64 as family cites CTE

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Daily Mail19hNFL standout dies aged 64 as his family claims his dementia was caused by CTE after 10 seasons in the league

New York Post17hBilly Ray Smith Jr, Chargers legend and College Football Hall of Famer, dead at 64

NTD21hSan Diego Chargers Legend Billy Ray Smith Jr. Dies at 64

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