10/29/2025
๐ Dedicated to a True Yellow Jacket ๐งก๐
Eli's trunk design this year was a tribute to Steve Putnal โ linebacker, team-captain, Macon native and a proud member of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets family.
Steve starred at Lanier High School (Macon) in the late 1960s, went on to sign with Georgia Tech and became a starting linebacker for the Jackets.
In 1973 he was named a team captain at Tech.
His presence on the field was impactful โ one story even recounts his โvicious tackleโ on USC wide receiver Lynn Swann during that season.
Though injuries cut short his football journey, Steve built a life defined by leadership, humility and giving back.
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๐ฅ So hereโs to #35 who will ride in this trunk, surrounded by our Georgia Tech spirit, and every time the horn blows or the crowd cheers, we remember YOU.
๐ To fellow Yellow Jackets, Macon-ians, and anyone who sees this โ we hope the nostalgia, the history, and the love shines through.
