VIDEO: Florida Pays Tribute to Tom Petty with "I won't back down"
By Michael Shamburger
Tom Petty passed away earlier this week at the age of 66 and the University of Florida paid tribute to the Gainesville-born legend by playing “I won’t back down,” during the LSU game.
" This one’s for you, @TomPetty. pic.twitter.com/OMUwJOnAgS — Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) October 7, 2017 "
" RIP Tom Petty. pic.twitter.com/8akHgv3hKd — Cody Worsham (@CodyWorsham) October 7, 2017 "
" Awesome tribute at the end of the 3rd QTR to @tompetty ! #LSUvsFLA #LSUvsUF pic.twitter.com/8BvDBr2sdF — SportsRadio930 (@SportsRadio930) October 7, 2017 "
" Very sweet. Fans sing along to @tompetty tribute @FloridaGators Ben Hill Griffin stadium in his hometown of Gainesville. #LSUvsUF pic.twitter.com/ogMVG6hvHB — Sara Toussaint (@SaraToussaint) October 7, 2017 "
" Crowd rocks to Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” Very, very cool. pic.twitter.com/f93LTJl2fZ — Thomas Goldkamp (@ThomasGoldkamp) October 7, 2017 "
What a life Tom Petty led that his music has this much of an impact on a stadium full of people.