Upon Russell’s passing last October, Nancy donated Petty’s letter sweater to Tennessee Tech Director of Athletics, Mark Wilson. “We were honored to receive Russell’s letter sweater and are privileged to have it as a way to remember a great athlete and a great man,” Wilson said. “Russell embodied everything our athletic department and university stands for. He had a tremendous playing career here at Tech and we are proud to have his letter sweater as a way to honor his legacy.” Who is Russell Lee Petty? That’s who!
Right: Petty’s name appeared in many headlines throughout his career. Below: Petty on the job as System Resource Manager at Percy Priest Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a post he held for over 30 years.
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