chongli Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) I was shocked when I read this today. He was a former Pro Bowl tight end for the Patriots and 49ers. He won a SB with San Franciso in 1984. I remember watching him as a child in the 80's. He died in a plane crash in Lake Placid. He was an avid aviator. Boston is getting hit hard in the past few days (this and Tim Wakefield). WTF? Edited October 4, 2023 by chongli 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel2014 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Russ always seemed like good people, rest in paradise! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let's Go Buffalo Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I was reading this news a little bit ago. Some more sad news for sure. Thoughts and Prayers! R.I.P. Mr. Francis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve O Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Before Gronk and Kelce there was Francis, whom Howard Cosell would always call all-world. Was Daryl Stingley's roommate with the Patriots. Retired in 1980 but Bill Walsh talked him in to coming back and he won a Super Bowl with the San Fran. RIP, like chongli said, tough week for Boston fans. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 In the right seat was Richard McSpadden, a VP of Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association's Safety Institute. Guy was a Commander in the AF Thunderbirds. A well known GA accident analyst. Sad. Sounds like they had trouble on takeoff and attempted "the impossible turn" back to the runway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 He scared the hell outta me every time we played NE! R.I.P. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPappaPump Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Francis & Kellen Winslow were two of the greatest reasons I played TE. Great player & great man. RIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoTier Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 RIP Russ Francis. Condolences to his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 RIP Way too young! Thank you for your contribution to the game of football 🏈 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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