Former Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans tight finish Frank Wycheck has died at the age of 52.
Wycheck fell outdoors his household residence in Chattanooga on Saturday morning, in keeping with a statement released by his family. He was discovered unresponsive that afternoon.
Wycheck is a member of the Titans’ Ring of Honor. He was voted to 3 Pro Bowls in 1998, 1999 and 2000. He completed his Titans profession with 27 touchdowns, 4,958 yards and 283 catches, rating third in receptions in franchise historical past. During one stretch, he held a franchise-record with 99 consecutive video games with at least one reception.
Initially picked by Washington within the sixth spherical of the 1993 draft, the Oilers claimed Wycheck off waivers after he was launched in 1995. He performed 11 seasons within the league, catching 505 passes for five,126 yards and 28 touchdowns. At the time of his retirement, he ranked fourth all-time amongst tight ends in profession receptions.
Wycheck was identified for his function within the ‘Music City Miracle’, one of the best performs in NFL historical past. Trailing 16-15 towards the Buffalo Bills with 15 seconds left, Tennessee returned a brief kick-off for a game-winning landing. The kick was fielded by fullback Lorenzo Neal, who handed the ball to Wycheck. Wycheck threw a lateral throughout the sphere to kick-returner Kevin Dyson, who ran 75 yards for the notorious rating.
The play – known as the ‘Home Run Throwback’ – was devised particularly for Wycheck by particular groups coordinator Alan Lowry after discovering the tight finish’s throwing skill throughout apply.
After his taking part in profession, Wycheck was a well-liked native broadcaster for the Titans. From 2005 to 2017, he labored as the colour commentator on the Titans Radio Network, earlier than stepping down because of ongoing head points.
The household, per Wycheck’s needs, plans to work with consultants for analysis into the consequences of mind trauma on soccer gamers.
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