Charley Trippi

Loran Smith, Columnist

Loran Smith, Columnist

SMITH: Charley Trippi

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The immigration stories of the 19th century are fascinating. People from the old countries of Europe, primarily, came to America, the land of opportunity, with little more than the clothes on their backs.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart applauds for Charley Trippi after Trippi blew out all the candles on his cake on his 100th birthday at his home in Athens. Trippi, one of the greatest players and athletes in Bulldogs history, died Wednesday. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart applauds for Charley Trippi after Trippi blew out all the candles on his cake on his 100th birthday at his home in Athens. Trippi, one of the greatest players and athletes in Bulldogs history, died Wednesday. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

Charley Trippi, a University of Georgia legend, passes away

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
ATHENS — University of Georgia legend Charley Trippi passed away at the age of 100. According to Loran Smith Senior Associate Athletic Director Claude Felton, Trippi “died peacefully at his home in Athens” on Wednesday morning.
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