Kirby Smart, others remember Georgia football legend Charley Trippi
Football legend Charley Trippi has passed away at the age of 100. Trippi, who played college football at the University of Georgia, is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Trippi is one of the greatest football players of all-time. He won an NFL championship and a national championship during his career. Trippi’s No. 62 jersey is retired with the Georgia Bulldogs. Trippi is still the only player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with over 1,000 yards passing, rushing, and receiving.
Charley Trippi is remembered as more than just a football player. Trippi has a family and served in World War II. Trippi lived in Athens, Georgia.
Trippi did a little bit of everything. He even coached baseball at Georgia between seasons during his NFL career.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart
Yesterday we said goodbye to one of the greatest to ever represent the red and black. Charley Trippi's legacy helped shape the foundation of what it means to be a Georgia Bulldog and is the definition of a DGD. Our condolences go out to the Trippi family during this time. pic.twitter.com/99ZLEj98Ul
— Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) October 20, 2022
Georgia football remembers Trippi
Today we celebrate the life of Charley Trippi. The Georgia Legend and NFL Hall of Famer passed away on October 19th at the age of 100. At this time we would like to extend our condolences to the Trippi family. pic.twitter.com/HzkVoUKMxO
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) October 20, 2022
Georgia Twitter remembers Trippi
Charley Trippi: The only Pro Football Hall of Famer with 1,000+ yards passing, rushing and receiving. Legend. pic.twitter.com/h6itXeHIRp
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) October 20, 2022
College Football Hall of Fame remembers former Georgia legend
Charley Trippi, a 1959 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, and @GeorgiaFootball legend, passed away on October 19 in Athens, Georgia. Born December 14, 1921, in Piston, Pennsylvania, he was 100 years old, making him the oldest member of @cfbhall. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Uv5bXOgmJS
— College Football Hall of Fame (@cfbhall) October 20, 2022
Georgia Athletic Director Josh Brooks
Charley Trippi was one of the greatest Bulldogs of all time! It was an honor to get to know him! God Bless the Trippi family. pic.twitter.com/dQhsrjwW2l
— Josh Brooks (@Brooks_UGA) October 19, 2022
Pro Football Hall of Fame
We are saddened to share the news that Pro Football Hall of Famer Charley Trippi has passed away at the age of 100.
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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) October 20, 2022
Fan reactions
#WellDone 🙏#RIP Charley Trippi passed away yesterday, he was 100 years old.
Charley Trippi is a Pro & College Football Hall of Famer. He was runner-up for the Heisman Trophy at Georgia.
In Pro football he led the Cardinals to their most recent NFL championship in 1947. pic.twitter.com/PljJ9HgfjE— Curt Burner 👊🇺🇸 (@Curt_Burner) October 20, 2022
#Dawgs Rest in Peace to all-time DGD Charley Trippi!
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💯🐶🏆 #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/DXSHtakOFT— GATA National Champion Dawgs (@BassinDawg) October 19, 2022
