Frank Tripucka '49, the former Notre Dame QB, first-ever quarterback of the Denver Broncos and father of former Irish basketball star Kelly Tripucka -- passed away today at the age of 85.
Frank is one of only three Denver Broncos who have had their number retired. Some will remember the gesture Tripucka made to Peyton Manning -- letting him bring the #18 out of retirement last season...
Here are links to the stories written in the past hour about Tripucka:
LINK: SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STORY
LINK: DENVER'S FIRST QB
LINK: THE ORIGINAL #18
LINK: A RING OF HONOR RECIPIENT
