RIP Charlie Severance, a true VFL most famous for the, "STOP," in the 59 LSU game

[Savannahbayvol]

I was there, 12 years old sitting in Section A on about the 40th row. Had best view in the house, Cannon absolutely did not make it.

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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[Volanta]

Wow! Rest in peace!

 

[savannahfan]

I well remember watching the game in my mind listening to the radio!! You are right Cannon did not make it!!