Bulloch County native and former First Lady of Georgia Betty Foy Sanders presented Georgia Southern University with a portrait Friday of legendary football coach Erk Russell as interpreted by renowned Georgia artist Steve Penley. A presentation ceremony was held in the Center for Art and Theatre on campus. "Georgia Southern always has and always will hold a special place in my heart," Sanders said, as she sat with Penley during the ceremony.
Portrait of a GSU legend
Betty Foy Sanders donates Erk Russell painting
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