Russ Francis (English Wikipedia)

M. Clark, Ian (July 27, 2005). "Russ Francis brings experiences to local radio". 247Sports. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

adirondackdailyenterprise.com

Marbone, Aaron (October 3, 2023). "Living to fly | NFL great, longtime pilot Russ Francis dead in Lake Placid plane crash". Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

apnews.com

"Plane crash in Lake Placid kills 2, including former NFL player Russ Francis of Patriots, 49ers". AP News. October 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

bostonglobe.com

Touri, Amin (October 2, 2023). "Looking back at the career of Russ Francis: All-Pro tight end, free spirit, and a subject of legend". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Touri, Amin (October 2, 2023). "Looking back at the career of Russ Francis: All-Pro tight end, free spirit, and a subject of legend – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

cbsnews.com

Castaneda, Carlos (October 2, 2023). "Russ Francis, former 49ers and Patriots Pro Bowl TE, dies in plane crash". CBS San Francisco. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

codyenterprise.com

Freedman, Lew (April 18, 2016). "Russ Francis: Plenty of life after football". Cody Enterprise. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

espn.com

Associated Press (October 3, 2023). "Power loss led to ex-NFLer Russ Francis' fatal plane crash". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.

football-learning-academy.com

Ken Crippen. "PFRA's Hall of Very Good Class of 2021". Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.

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files.hawaii.gov

"Statewide Summary Report" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2023.

kezi.com

Taylor, Brett (October 2, 2023). "Oregon legend Russ Francis killed during plane crash". KEZI. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

mercurynews.com

McDonald, Jerry (October 2, 2023). "Russ Francis, tight end on SF 49ers' 1984 Super Bowl team, dies in plane crash". The Mercury News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

mybighornbasin.com

Entel, Jessi (October 2, 2023). "Former Super Bowl Champion and KODI Radio Host Russ Francis Dies in Plane Crash". Big Horn Basin Media. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

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Newnham, Blaine (January 25, 1974). "Russ has a choice". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 1D. Archived from the original on May 2, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
Conrad, John (October 16, 1993). "Francis comes full circle in return to Eugene". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 4D. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
"Sneaky Russ Francis has chance to play in pros". Tuscaloosa News. (Alabama). Associated Press. January 26, 1975. p. 12B. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
Cawood, Neil (December 4, 1974). "Russ resurfaces". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 1B. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
"Francis the wrestler signs with Patriots". Lewiston Evening Journal. (Maine). Associated Press. May 16, 1975. p. 22. Archived from the original on April 29, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
"Francis hexes Steelers". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. September 27, 1976. p. 2C. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
Tosches, Rick (January 18, 1982). "Russ Francis: no regrets about early retirement". Bend Bulletin. (Oregon). UPI. p. D1. Archived from the original on May 19, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
"Stingley has some feeling after surgery". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). UPI. August 14, 1978. p. 4C. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

newspapers.com

"Russ Francis deals with troubled past". The Honolulu Advertiser. October 18, 2000. p. 1. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.

nytimes.com

"Sports People; Francis Rejoins Patriots". The New York Times. December 24, 1987. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2010.

query.nytimes.com

"Sports People: Pro Football; Morgan Out for Season". The New York Times. November 17, 1989. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2010.

oregonsportshall.org

"Russ Francis – Football". Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2013.

sfchronicle.com

Branch, Eric (October 2, 2023). "Former 49ers tight end Russ Francis, 70, dies in plane crash". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

si.com

D'Abate, Mike (October 2, 2023). "Russ Francis, Former Patriots TE, Dies at 70". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

solie.org

"NWA Hawaiian Tag Team Title History". Solie's Wrestling Titles. Archived from the original on July 26, 2010. Retrieved April 25, 2009.

spectrumlocalnews.com

"Former Hawaii resident, NFL standout Russ Francis dies in plane crash". Spectrum Local News. Associated Press. October 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.

starbulletin.com

"starbulletin.com". Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved February 27, 2008.

thesuperstars.org

"1986 Men's Final". www.thesuperstars.org. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.

trackandfieldnews.com

"Lists: High School: All-Time: Men". Track and Field News. November 15, 2005. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013.

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Ken Crippen. "PFRA's Hall of Very Good Class of 2021". Archived from the original on November 21, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
"Russ Francis – Football". Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
"Lists: High School: All-Time: Men". Track and Field News. November 15, 2005. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
Taylor, Brett (October 2, 2023). "Oregon legend Russ Francis killed during plane crash". KEZI. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Newnham, Blaine (January 25, 1974). "Russ has a choice". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 1D. Archived from the original on May 2, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
Conrad, John (October 16, 1993). "Francis comes full circle in return to Eugene". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 4D. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
"Sneaky Russ Francis has chance to play in pros". Tuscaloosa News. (Alabama). Associated Press. January 26, 1975. p. 12B. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
Cawood, Neil (December 4, 1974). "Russ resurfaces". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). p. 1B. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
"Francis the wrestler signs with Patriots". Lewiston Evening Journal. (Maine). Associated Press. May 16, 1975. p. 22. Archived from the original on April 29, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
"Francis hexes Steelers". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). Associated Press. September 27, 1976. p. 2C. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
Touri, Amin (October 2, 2023). "Looking back at the career of Russ Francis: All-Pro tight end, free spirit, and a subject of legend". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Castaneda, Carlos (October 2, 2023). "Russ Francis, former 49ers and Patriots Pro Bowl TE, dies in plane crash". CBS San Francisco. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Tosches, Rick (January 18, 1982). "Russ Francis: no regrets about early retirement". Bend Bulletin. (Oregon). UPI. p. D1. Archived from the original on May 19, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
"Stingley has some feeling after surgery". Eugene Register-Guard. (Oregon). UPI. August 14, 1978. p. 4C. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
"starbulletin.com". Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved February 27, 2008.
"Sports People; Francis Rejoins Patriots". The New York Times. December 24, 1987. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
"Sports People: Pro Football; Morgan Out for Season". The New York Times. November 17, 1989. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
Touri, Amin (October 2, 2023). "Looking back at the career of Russ Francis: All-Pro tight end, free spirit, and a subject of legend – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
Entel, Jessi (October 2, 2023). "Former Super Bowl Champion and KODI Radio Host Russ Francis Dies in Plane Crash". Big Horn Basin Media. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
"1986 Men's Final". www.thesuperstars.org. Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
Marbone, Aaron (October 3, 2023). "Living to fly | NFL great, longtime pilot Russ Francis dead in Lake Placid plane crash". Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
McDonald, Jerry (October 2, 2023). "Russ Francis, tight end on SF 49ers' 1984 Super Bowl team, dies in plane crash". The Mercury News. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
"NWA Hawaiian Tag Team Title History". Solie's Wrestling Titles. Archived from the original on July 26, 2010. Retrieved April 25, 2009.
M. Clark, Ian (July 27, 2005). "Russ Francis brings experiences to local radio". 247Sports. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
Freedman, Lew (April 18, 2016). "Russ Francis: Plenty of life after football". Cody Enterprise. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
"Former Hawaii resident, NFL standout Russ Francis dies in plane crash". Spectrum Local News. Associated Press. October 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
"Plane crash in Lake Placid kills 2, including former NFL player Russ Francis of Patriots, 49ers". AP News. October 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
"Russ Francis deals with troubled past". The Honolulu Advertiser. October 18, 2000. p. 1. Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
"Statewide Summary Report" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
Associated Press (October 3, 2023). "Power loss led to ex-NFLer Russ Francis' fatal plane crash". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
D'Abate, Mike (October 2, 2023). "Russ Francis, Former Patriots TE, Dies at 70". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.