Watch: Tennessee Vols legend honored on US House of Representatives floor on Tuesday

Tennessee Vols legend Gus Manning was honored on Tuesday on the US House of Representatives floor by congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's 2nd District. Here's the clip: Manning is a long-time fixture when it comes to Tennessee athletics. He was hired by General Robert Neyland in 1951. Manning has served in various roles at […]

Zach Ragan — Tennessee Volunteers News Writer
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Tennessee Vols legend Gus Manning was honored on Tuesday on the US House of Representatives floor by congressman Tim Burchett, who represents Tennessee's 2nd District.

Here's the clip:

Manning is a long-time fixture when it comes to Tennessee athletics. He was hired by General Robert Neyland in 1951. Manning has served in various roles at UT, including sports information director and administrative assistant and assistant, associate and senior associate athletics director.

The Knoxville native attended 71 straight Tennessee home openers until health issues forced him to miss the 2017 home opener.

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