RIP Charlie Severance - VFL Defined (thanks IndianaVol)

[StarRaider]

(Billy) Cannon, fierce competitor, never gave up the belief that he scored.

“I made it, without a doubt.”

“You did not, have not and will not,” said (Charlie) Severance in good-natured rebuttal when the two were together.

Charlie Severance, famous for The Stop, dies at 86 - Knox TN Today

Charlie Severance, a main man in the most famous defensive play in Tennessee football history, died Friday at 86. Severance had many other accomplishments in a special lifetime but that historical hit was forever the traditional conversation theme. He loved it. On November 7, 1959, UT...

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[IndianaVol]

There's a recent thread in this forum "VFL - Defined"...look no further than men like Charlie Severance and you will find that definition.

Extremely proud of his playing days at UT and went on to give a meaningful contribution to society as a whole. By all accounts, a great man.

Rest in peace VFL!!!

 

[IUGradVol]

RIP

 

[StarRaider]

There's a recent thread in this forum "VFL - Defined"...look no further than men like Charlie Severance and you will find that definition.

Extremely proud of his playing days at UT and went on to give a meaningful contribution to society as a whole. By all accounts, a great man.

Rest in peace VFL!!!

thanks, edited the thread title

 

[mercuryvol]

This is the essence of what we will miss in the future from the new “ college sports “. What is saddest is that most wiil not know or care that it is gone.

 

[IndianaVol]

thanks, edited the thread title

LOVE IT !!!
I think we may have started a new VN tradition when a former player passes.

 

[feathersax]

Wonderful memory (I was just 11), @StarRaider . Condolences to his family 5 & friends. A true Tennessee Volunteer hero.