Texas Southern Legend Bert Askson Dies at 80

This is an obituary for Bert Askson, a Texas Southern football standout who played in the first Space City Classic, played both offense and defense, was drafted 340th in the 1970 NFL draft, and died July 24 at age 80 in Houston. It also gives memorial service details and a quote from broadcaster Ralph Cooper, and people land on it searching his name for news of his death, career, or funeral arrangements.

Sports fans, HBCU alumni, former teammates and family seeking news and service details on Askson, with the largest audience in Canada.

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