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MS SC533
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Larry Grantham, a sports legend from Ole Miss and Mississippi, passed away on June 17, 2017, at age 78
- Played linebacker and end for Ole Miss from 1957-1959 under Coach John Vaught, earning three letters and helping the Rebels achieve a 28-4-1 record with bowl victories
- Was a key defensive player on the 1959 Ole Miss team that finished 10-1, earned a share of the national championship, and ranked No. 3 all-time by Jeff Sagarin among college football teams from 1956-1995
- Played 13 seasons (1960-1972) for the New York Titans/Jets, earning five AFL All-Star selections and helping the Jets win Super Bowl III in 1969 with 43 individual takeaways as a career franchise record
- Legislature extends condolences to Grantham's surviving family and directs the resolution be presented to his family, the Ole Miss Sports Hall of Fame, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Mourn the loss and commend the career of Ole Miss and Mississippi Sports legend Larry Grantham.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/5/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules1/15/2018
Full Bill Text
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