Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s father, Fred Smith, founder of FexEx has died. He was 80. FedEx started operating in 1973, delivering small parcels and documents more quickly than the postal service.

Fred Smith, the founder of the FedEx Corporation, which revolutionized express delivery, and father of the Steelers' offensive coordinator, has died at 80, according to Memphis Mayor Paul Young.

Fred Smith, the founder and CEO of FedEx and father of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, died at 80 on Saturday night, the company said.