Georgia honors Erk Russell with football lettermen's club naming
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:57 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The University of Georgia has named its lettermen's club after former defensive coordinator Erk Russell. This recognition, approved by the University System Board of Regents on August 13, highlights Russell's contributions to the program during his tenure from 1964 to 1980, including four SEC championships. Russell, who later coached at Georgia Southern, died in 2006. The initiative follows a fundraising campaign to honor his legacy and impact on the football community at UGA.
- •Erk Russell's legacy celebrated with naming of lettermen's club
- •Club now called The Coach Erk Russell Football Lettermen's Club
- •Russell served as UGA's defensive coordinator from 1964 to 1980
- •He won four SEC championships and later coached at Georgia Southern
- •Naming follows a fundraising campaign to honor Russell's impact
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Here's how iconic Georgia football assistant Erk Russell is being recognized
"Legendary former Georgia football defensive coordinator Erk Russell is being recognized at UGA. Here's what's being named for him.
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