Was Russ Francis a pilot? His 50-year experience revealed

Russell Ross Francis was an American professional football player who was a tight end for 13 seasons in the National Football League began high school at Kailua High School on Oahu, Hawaii, and completed at Pleasant Hill High School in Oregon, southeast of Eugene

Ross Francis then enrolled at rival Oregon State University in Corvallis to expire his collegiate eligibility and be eligible for the 1975 NFL Draft. Briefly a pro wrestler, he trained for the Superstars competition and was selected in the first round by the New England Patriots, the 16th overall pick, and signed in May.

Was Russ Francis a pilot? His 50-year experience revealed

The reports had it that, Russ was a pilot and had recently purchased the Lake Placid Airways scenic tour business. It continues to say that, to Russ flying was like breathing…it came naturally and he lived for it. He used to fly his P-51 Mustang to practice and land in the stadium parking lot and piss off Bill Walsh. There will be some comfort down the road in knowing that he died doing the thing he loved most, but not today. Not today.’

Source: Ghanafuo.com

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