R.I.P.: A veteran linebacker in the San Francisco 49ers just lost his father in a car accident.
Previous NFL Master Bowl tight end Russ Francis was one of two individuals killed in a plane accident in upstate New York on Sunday, his family declared via virtual entertainment. He was 70 years of age. Francis’ more youthful sibling Ed Francis posted a photograph of his sibling from a 49ers game, stating, “My more seasoned sibling Russ Francis was simply killed in a plane accident in Lake Peaceful, New York. Obviously, my family and I are totally leveled. Flying was my sibling’s deep rooted enthusiasm, and maybe a fitting way for him to go. God speed to you my elder sibling!!” I just got a call from my sister with some devistating news. My more established sibling Russ Francis was simply killed in an. Francis joined the 49ers in 1982 and played six seasons for San Francisco, winning a Super Bowl following the 1984 season and posting a profession high 44 gatherings in 1985. Francis was postponed by the 49ers during the 1987 season and he marked again with New Britain for the last two years of his vocation. Francis was killed alongside Richard McSpadden, senior VP of the Airplane Proprietors and Pilots Affiliation (AOPA). Lake Spot News announced the accident occurred at around 4:09 p.m. Sunday. AOPA said the plane the two men were in was a Cessna 177 Cardinal and that the plane “encountered a crisis after departure,” as per an assertion. The New Britain Nationalists gave an assertion from group director and Chief Robert Kraft, saying, “for the benefit of the whole New Britain Loyalists association, we stretch out our sincerest feelings to the group of Russ Francis, who unfortunately died yesterday. Russ was a fan #1 all through his playing vocation. He was a unique player on the field who had a significantly greater character off it. He knew no limits, stretched the boundaries and made every second count. Our contemplations are with Russ’ family, companions, colleagues and the numerous Nationalists fans who grieve his misfortune.” The San Francisco 49ers gave an assertion Monday, saying, “The San Francisco 49ers are disheartened to learn of the heartbreaking passing of previous tight end and Super Bowl XIX hero Russ Francis. We send our most profound sympathies to the Francis family during this troublesome time.” A local of Seattle, Francis was chosen by New Britain in the 1975 NFL Draft and played six seasons with the group, acquiring Genius Bowl respects in 1977, 1978 and 1979. He resigned after the 1980 season and worked a year as an observer for ABC Sports. At the 1982 Master Bowl, Francis talked with the 49ers lead trainer at that point, Bill Walsh, who had recently won the group’s most memorable Super Bowl. Walsh persuaded Francis to emerge from retirement. A local of Seattle, Francis was chosen by New Britain in the 1975 NFL Draft and played six seasons with the group, procuring Star Bowl praises in 1977, 1978 and 1979. He resigned after the 1980 season and worked a year as an observer for ABC Sports. At the 1982 Star Bowl, Francis talked with the 49ers lead trainer at that point, Bill Walsh, who had quite recently won the group’s most memorable Super Bowl. Walsh persuaded Francis to emerge from retirement.