Robert Neyland Jr. dies at the age of 93. Neyland Jr. was a former Tennessee football player and son of the legendary head coach General Robert Neyland.
Blake Neyland, Neyland Jr’s son, told Vols Wire that his father passed away in Marietta, Georgia on Tuesday (Feb. 21).
Neyland Jr. played for the Vols and his father in 1951 National championship team and lettered in 1952 and 1953.
Neyland Jr. previously mentioned how he was impressed with the Vols head coach, Josh Heupel, and Tennessee’s offense.
“They rushed for 450 yards (at Missouri),” Neyland Jr. told Vols Wire in Oct. 2021 after Tennessee’s, 62-21, win at Missouri. “I am just pleased as I can be. I don’t know the last time Tennessee scored 62 points, it has been a good long while. I am very impressed with Coach Heupel and his staff. I think Hendon Hooker has done well. He can run, as well as throw.”
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