Tony Terry, Defensive Lineman From `Wild Bunch’ Fame, Dies

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Tony Terry, a defensive tackle/middle guard who was part of “The Wild Bunch” defensive line in 1969, died on Saturday in Las Vegas of cancer.  He was 69.

Terry was a three-year letterman (1967-69) and a member of USC’s 1967 national championship team. He  also started in three Rose Bowls.

Terry, defensive ends Jimmy Gunn and Charles Weaver, tackles Al Cowlings and Tody Smith and middle guard Willard “Bubba” Scott were nicknamed “The Wild Bunch,” based on the critically acclaimed Western movie. Above is a nice color photo of Terry from 1968 against Oregon State.

Sadly, Gunn, Smith and Scott previously passed away. Terry funeral information is after the jump.

A funeral Mass will be held this Friday (Aug. 12) at 11 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 1111 No. Michael Way, Las Vegas 89108.  There will be a visitation and Rosary on Thursday (Aug. 11) at 6 p.m. at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, 7400 Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas 89129.

3 thoughts on “Tony Terry, Defensive Lineman From `Wild Bunch’ Fame, Dies

    • I believe Terry was more a substitute Def lineman. Cowlings and Weaver are still alive of the Official 5 Wild Bunch. So its 60% deceased.

      Sill it’s a sad day. I went to Scott’s funeral.

      RIP Tony

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