“Rest in Peace”: Sad as NFL Fans Mourn Over 38-Year-Old 49ers Pro-Bowl Who Just….
Former NFL Pro Bowler Russ Francis was one of two people killed in a plane crash in New York state on Sunday, his family said on social media. He was 70 years old.
Francisand#039’s younger brother, Ed Francis, posted a photo of his brother at a 49ers game and wrote, “My brother Russ Francis died in a plane crash in Lake Placid, NY.” It goes without saying that we are completely equal as a family.
Flying is my brother’s lifelong passion and maybe the right path for him.
Oh my gosh bro!! Francisco was preceded in death by Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Vice President Richard McSpadden. Lake Place News reported the crash around 4:09 p.m. On Sunday, AOPA said the plane carrying the two people was a Cessna 177 Cardinal and that the plane was involved in a crisis after takeoff.
According to the statement. “On behalf of the entire New England Patriots, we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Russ Francis, who tragically passed away yesterday,” said New England Patriots President and CEO Robert Kraft. Russ has been a fan favorite throughout his football career. He was a more dynamic and personable player on the pitch. He lived his life to the fullest, knowing no boundaries and crossing them.
