One of the most popular and productive players in Titans history, tight end Frank Wycheck, died Saturday at the age of 52.
A statement from the family said “at this time, it appears Wycheck fell inside his Chattanooga, TN, home and hit his head on Saturday morning. He was found unresponsive that afternoon.”
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