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Posted on 4/3/19 at 8:55 pm to airbag29
Wow, sorry for your loss. RIP Mr Russell.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 8:56 pm to airbag29
Sad to hear about your dad. You're right about the 1969 team, the are in the top 5 all time great Tiger teams, God Bless your family. RIP Tiger.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 9:02 pm to airbag29
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember your dad very well as I was in school and when he played.
Many people forget how good the defense was that season. The Tigers got screwed IMO.
Many people forget how good the defense was that season. The Tigers got screwed IMO.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 9:37 pm to airbag29
So Sorry! RIP to Mr Tony! 
Posted on 4/3/19 at 9:47 pm to airbag29
Pray to you and your family and dad.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 9:56 pm to airbag29
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My father, Tony Russell, who played for the Tigers from 1967-1969 died Thursday at the age of 72.
My condolences to you and yours. Recently we found out my 17 year old son has stage 4 cancer. He is at St. Judes right now getting treatments. I'm praying he will make it.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 10:12 pm to airbag29
My dad, Arthur Davis, played with him. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 10:16 pm to brewhan davey
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Despite LSU finishing as runner-up in the SEC, they were not selected for any of the 11 bowl games. Meanwhile, six (6) other SEC teams were selected: 1st place Tennessee was selected to play in the Gator Bowl. 3rd place Auburn 8-2 (5-2) was selected to play in the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl. 4th place Florida 8-1-1 (3-1-1) was also selected to play in the Gator Bowl. 5th place Ole Miss 7-3 (4-2) was selected to play in the Sugar Bowl. 6th place Georgia 5-4-1 (2-3-1) was selected to play in the Sun Bowl. And, of course... 8th place Alabama 6-4 (2-4) was selected to play in the Liberty Bowl. That is remarkable.
The rest of the story: My dad was a junior that year on the team and it was the seniors that voted to not go to a bowl. Later, each member of the team got a small trophy with a “screw” on it because LSU got screwed out of a better bowl game.
They were invited to a smaller bowl game but the seniors voted not to go.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 10:41 pm to airbag29
Sorry for your loss bud. Prayers to you and your family.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 10:49 pm to airbag29
So sorry for your loss. My dad died on 3/13 so I know what you are going through. Nothing to say except it fricking sucks.
Posted on 4/3/19 at 11:07 pm to bishop
Yep we have that screw on our kitchen table right now!
This post was edited on 4/25/19 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 4/4/19 at 8:37 am to airbag29
I'm so sorry for your loss, but so happy you shared part of your Dad's story with us. It sounds like your dad lived a good life (albeit too short) and left behind a wonderful legacy.
"Alas for those who have left us and cannot be replaced".
"Alas for those who have left us and cannot be replaced".
Posted on 4/4/19 at 12:05 pm to airbag29
Sorry for your loss...RIP Mr. Tony Russell !!! Now we have a true Tiger in heaven watching over LSU this season and also you and your family.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 12:46 pm to airbag29
Sorry for the passing of your dad. Sounds like a great guy. Prayers for all of your family and you. I listened to the Tigers on the radio when he played. He'll have great seats in heaven to watch now.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 12:53 pm to airbag29
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He played on one of the Tigers best teams in 1969, losing once and not going to a bowl
I'm going to say it - this was the best LSU team that did not play for/win a national championship.
Freakin' Ole Miss - that Ole Miss team was frustrating. They lost to Kentucky and Bama by a combined 2 points, but then lost to Houston by 2 TDs.
They also CRUSHED #3 Tennessee 38-0 after our game and ended up beating #3 Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl. They beat 4 Top 10 teams (including us) that year with one of Johnny Vaught's last squads.
RIP Tony Russell
This post was edited on 4/4/19 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:47 pm to airbag29
Im sorry brother. Prayers for you and your family and your Dad.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:49 pm to airbag29
Prayers for you and your family.
Posted on 4/4/19 at 2:58 pm to airbag29
Sorry for your loss...
Hang in there
Hang in there
Posted on 4/4/19 at 4:35 pm to airbag29
I am very sorry for your lose. I met your dad through business many years ago and he was truly a genuine guy. That ‘69 team is my favorite LSU team. We spent some time talking about that year and I really enjoyed the time he took with me that day.
Prayers to you and your family.
Prayers to you and your family.
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