MEMPHIS -- Billy Fletcher, considered by many as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Memphis football history, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Baptist-Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee.
A native of Memphis, Fletcher, age 72, was a standout prep quarterback at South Side High School prior to signing a scholarship with Ole Miss in 1962. After one season with the Rebels, Fletcher transferred to then Memphis State University and played for three years under former head coach Billy J. Murphy. As a sophomore, he played behind starter Russell Vollmer at quarterback but also handled all of the Tigers' kicking duties.