Norm Carlson, the esteemed sports information director at the University of Florida and a revered figure in sports journalism, has passed away at the age of 90. Known affectionately as 'Mr. C', Carlson's impactful career included pivotal behind-the-scenes work that contributed significantly to Steve Spurrier winning the Heisman Trophy. He died on Friday, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by colleagues and those in the sports journalism community as embodying a golden era in the field.
Didn’t know Norm Carlson, sadly, but knew of him during my Florida days. My old colleague with a lovely tribute to a man and a bygone era in sports journalism. Had a very small taste of it with Breakfast with Bobby in Bowden’s final seasons. https://t.co/SMrdkbCmeu https://t.co/WWdCQf7H7H
RIP to a truly wonderful human. Bottom line, Steve Spurrier doesn’t win the Heisman Trophy without the behind-the-scenes work of Norm Carlson. https://t.co/D3g0KP7VkK
Colleague @GatorsScott remembers longtime and legendary SID and #Gators historian Norm Carlson. https://t.co/kDLzIKpxPB
RIP, Norm Carlson, a #Gators legend who represented a better day in sports journalism. Here's my column on the passing of "Mr. C" - the longtime sports information director at the University of Florida: https://t.co/k0Tt2XPur3
RIP, Norm Carlson — a Gators legend who represented a better day in sports journalism | Commentary https://t.co/m3Y1kjFBDi
Remembering Norm Carlson, Gators sports information director who died Friday at age 90. A legend & Gator Great🐊 🗞️https://t.co/EkaEeytMRC https://t.co/x72mW7cvS7