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Former LSU QB Buddy Lee Died
Posted on 4/15/15 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 7:34 pm
RIP my man ......
Former LSU quarterback Felix Holmes "Buddy" Lee, 67, died last Friday in Florida after a long illness.
Lee, known by "Buddy" to LSU fans, played at LSU from 1968 to 1970 and was a member of the Tigers' 1970 Southeastern Conference championship team, which finished 9-2 and lost to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. In his last season, he completed 73 of 138 passes for 1,162 yards and six touchdowns.
Lee grew up in Baton Rouge and was All-District in football and basketball at Zachary High School.
Lee was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1971 and later traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
Lee is survived by his wife, Coleen; sisters, Amelia Lee and Annie Laurie Rodosta; nephew, Joseph Rodosta and his wife, Kathy; long-time friend, Joe Carter; sisters-in-law, Kate Connelly (and Family) and Maureen Kelly; brothers in law, Robert Kelly, T.J. Kelly (and family) and Sean Kelley; and many other loving family members.
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Former LSU quarterback Felix Holmes "Buddy" Lee, 67, died last Friday in Florida after a long illness.
Lee, known by "Buddy" to LSU fans, played at LSU from 1968 to 1970 and was a member of the Tigers' 1970 Southeastern Conference championship team, which finished 9-2 and lost to Nebraska in the Orange Bowl. In his last season, he completed 73 of 138 passes for 1,162 yards and six touchdowns.
Lee grew up in Baton Rouge and was All-District in football and basketball at Zachary High School.
Lee was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1971 and later traded to the Los Angeles Rams.
Lee is survived by his wife, Coleen; sisters, Amelia Lee and Annie Laurie Rodosta; nephew, Joseph Rodosta and his wife, Kathy; long-time friend, Joe Carter; sisters-in-law, Kate Connelly (and Family) and Maureen Kelly; brothers in law, Robert Kelly, T.J. Kelly (and family) and Sean Kelley; and many other loving family members.
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Posted on 4/15/15 at 7:35 pm to damnedoldtigah
RIP
Posted on 4/15/15 at 7:37 pm to damnedoldtigah
Just as a side note, Buddy took over at QB after starter Butch Duhe suddenly died.
He was good and I remember his play in the Orange Bowl. If he had not gotten injured in the 2nd half we would have probably won. Instead, an inexperienced Bert Jones replaced him, and didn't do bad, but losing Lee affected the team's momentum.
He was good and I remember his play in the Orange Bowl. If he had not gotten injured in the 2nd half we would have probably won. Instead, an inexperienced Bert Jones replaced him, and didn't do bad, but losing Lee affected the team's momentum.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 7:43 pm to damnedoldtigah
Never heard of but he was a tiger. Prayers for the family
Posted on 4/15/15 at 7:57 pm to damnedoldtigah
I remember when he played. RIP.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 8:18 pm to damnedoldtigah
He was a bit before my time, but I will read up on his career/life tonight....
RIP, Mr. Lee....and thanks for being a tiger...
RIP, Mr. Lee....and thanks for being a tiger...
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:12 pm to damnedoldtigah
I remember him--a steady, if unspectacular, stay-in-the-pocket QB.
It is tough to see a Tiger go, especially someone from my generation. Rest in peace, Buddy.
It is tough to see a Tiger go, especially someone from my generation. Rest in peace, Buddy.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:35 pm to damnedoldtigah
I remember-he was left handed QB RIP
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:36 pm to ArcticCat
LSU was 9-1 in 1969 and 9-2 in 1970. The 1969 Tigers had one of the best Defenses in LSU History. Going 18-3 over two years is not too bad!! Buddy Lee is one year younger than I am so I remember the era really well!
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:39 pm to damnedoldtigah
prayers 
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:47 pm to damnedoldtigah
RIP 
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:52 pm to Thurber
Ollsufan, are you sure Buddy Lee was a southpaw? I am pretty sure Jimmy Gilbert was but thought Lee was right handed. Maybe my old mind is failing.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:54 pm to damnedoldtigah
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:55 pm to PortCityTiger24
Everyone wants to be like Buddy Lee.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 9:59 pm to FreeState
I was thinking he was right handed, but that's 45 years ago and my memory is not what it once was. I am going to probably do a bit of reading on him this weekend myself to refresh my memory.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 10:04 pm to damnedoldtigah
Thanks for posting. so very sad to hear. Remember him on that wonderful night where he and Tommy Casanova and Andy Hamilton and the rest of the Tigers lit up Archie Who Manning and the rest of the Rebels on that wonderful night where the winner went to the Orange Bowl. So sad to hear. Prayers for his family , friends and all of Tiger nation.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 10:32 pm to Malaysian Tiger
I was almost 6 when my Dad took me to my first Tiger game on Oct 25, 1969. LSU 21 Auburn 20.
First play of the game - Buddy Lee pitched to Jimmy Gilbert who threw a halfback pass to Andy Hamilton for a TD.
Still have the program from that game. Buddy's picture is in it.
RIP Tiger....
First play of the game - Buddy Lee pitched to Jimmy Gilbert who threw a halfback pass to Andy Hamilton for a TD.
Still have the program from that game. Buddy's picture is in it.
RIP Tiger....
This post was edited on 4/15/15 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:26 pm to MetryTyger
Remember him as a kid listening to Tiger games with my father on the AM radio in our kitchen on Saturday nights!!!!!
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:34 pm to damnedoldtigah
Posted on 4/15/15 at 11:35 pm to FreeState
Buddy and Jimmy were both right handers. Mike Hillman was the southpaw from that era.
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