'Fan favourite' Russ Francis, who won the Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980s, died in the crash on Sunday.
"Fan favourite" Russ Francis, who won the Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980s, died in the crash on Sunday.Former American football player Russ Francis has been killed in a plane crash alongside a former US air force commander.
New York State Police said the Cessna 177 plane"encountered trouble" and crashed into an embankment at the corner of Lake Placid airport just after departing the runway. He played tight end for both the 49ers and Patriots for a total of 13 seasons, making the latter's Pro Bowl selection for three straight seasons from 1977-79.
"He was a dynamic player on the field who had an even bigger personality off it. He knew no boundaries, pushed the limits and lived his life to the fullest.New York, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies.
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