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Russ Francis, former New England Patriots tight end, dies in plane crash at 70

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October 3, 2023October 3, 2023News Room

Francis was a Patriots first-round draft pick in 1975 and played in New England until 1980, making the franchise’s all-decade team for the 1970s and the 35th anniversary team.

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