Oldest former football player passes away

Carl F. Robison, who played on the football team at Tech from 1932-34 and was the oldest surviving former football player, passed away last Saturday at the age of 101. He passed just hours after watching the Hokies defeat Tennessee 37-14 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. He had attended several home games this season.
Robison lettered at Tech following the 1933 season after the former fullback and lineman was an honorable mention All-American. The Hokies went 17-9 the three seasons he played and were coached by Henry B. Redd.
He was also a veteran of World War II, serving as a Lt. Commander in the Navy, and he received the Navy Cross following the invasion of Sicily. He is survived by a daughter, a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
His funeral is Thursday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget’s Church in Richmond. He will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.