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Billy Ray Smith Jr., former Chargers LB and College Football Hall of Famer, dies at 64

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Smith's family said he was dealing with CTE-caused dementia.

College Football Hall of Famer and longtime Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. died at 64 Wednesday, his family announced in a statement.

Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announces Toronto Star

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker and college football hall of famer Billy Ray Smith Jr. has died

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An All-Pro linebacker who spent 10 seasons in the NFL and remained a fixture in San Diego as a Chargers analyst died at 64.