Steve DeLong - RIP

[JonWard]

per Hyamns, via Josh Ward twitter:

Jimmy Hyams just said former Vol Steve DeLong has passed away. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

RIP

Here's a look at three happy Vols after a 1964 victory, maybe the 16-14 win over Boston College, Frank Emanuel (50, left), Steve DeLong (65, center), and Joe Graham (72, right).

 

[volzfan1998]

Dang one of my favorite all time players. Prayers out to the Delong family.

 

[easyvol]

Lost a good one here boys. Prayers and thoughts to his family

 

[franklinboy]

prayers to his family !

 

[JonWard]

DeLong played for three head coaches at Oscar Smith High and three more at Tennessee. Despite the revolving door of instructors, he thrived at both schools. Quick and agile at 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds, DeLong won the Outland Trophy as the nation's top lineman while at Tennessee in 1964. A middle guard on defense, DeLong was the Southeastern Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year from 1962-64 and was an All-American in 1963 and 1964. The Chargers and Bears selected him No. 6 overall in their leagues' respective drafts. DeLong signed with San Diego - as much for the climate as the money, he later would joke - and played seven years. He made the Pro Bowl in 1969 and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

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[volfan2024]

per Hyamns, via Josh Ward twitter:

RIP

Here's a look at three happy Vols after a 1964 victory, maybe the 16-14 win over Boston College, Frank Emanuel (50, left), Steve DeLong (65, center), and Joe Graham (72, right).

Epitome of Vol football.

 

[Coach Grizz]

Damn.... We have lost several UT legends this year. R I P Steve
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[GERALD JONES 4 HEISMAN]

He wasnt that old, anbody know what happened?

 

[cgonz20]

He will always be a great VOL. RIP Steve

 

[m1al]

God Bless his family..

 

[volfan0832]

Thoughts and prayers to his family. A great VOL!!

 

[volfaninwisconsin]

A great Volunteer RIP he was one of my 1st favs

 

[jim43]

Great guy. Great Vol!

May his family find comfort in the appreciation for him by so many.

 

[DownTheField]

I have searched in vain for any news coverage of this. Crazy.

 

[OrangeByBirth]

He and his family were ORANGE to the core. His death is a loss for the Vol Nation.

 

[samdavol]

Very nice work JW very nice....:hi:

 

[gcb/hoosiervol]

Sorry to hear this and my thoughts go out to his family. DeLong was one of the first Vols I truly remember. It is ironic I was going through a media guide the other night and making little check marks by my favorite Vols over the years and sure enough he was one of my first. GO VOLS and I hope this years group have his heart and determination.

 

[Slydell]

Very sad to hear this today. Steve was a good guy. He will be missed by many.

 

[punkcat]

per Hyamns, via Josh Ward twitter:

RIP

Here's a look at three happy Vols after a 1964 victory, maybe the 16-14 win over Boston College, Frank Emanuel (50, left), Steve DeLong (65, center), and Joe Graham (72, right).

Bottom pic: ripped bloody jerseys, dirty pants, cuts taped. Those are real football players.

 

[rockytophigh]

He was 67 RIP Steve.

 

[hmanvolfan]

God bless you Steve DeLong, you were a great Volunteer. And Frank Emanuel is the reason I chose #50 as my number in high school.

 

[orangefloyd]

Vol great and Outland trophy winner has passed at 67.

 

[GahLee]

Rip.

 

[Domestic Silence]

One damn fine Volunteer.

 

[TennTom]

He was a great Vol. Condolences to his family and friends.