Several legends have pulled on the navy and light blues of the Tennessee Titans since the team relocated from Houston to Nashville. While that includes stars like Eddie George, Steve McNair and Derrick Henry, few have ever matched the production-to-fan-reaction tightrope tight end Frank Wycheck pulled off over nine years with the franchise — and seven in Tennessee.
The two-time Pro Bowler was a reliable blocker and receiver in an offense that ground opponents down to paste en route to the playoffs. He was a two-time Pro Bowler, but no play lives in the minds of Titans fans quite like the one that crushed the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the 1999 playoffs. With one long lateral, Wycheck sparked an unlikely comeback that pushed his team to its first Super Bowl.
Behold, the Music City Miracle:
The Music City Miracle. (Jan. 8, 2000)
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Wycheck passed away Saturday, his family confirmed. He was 52 years old.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of #Titans Legend and former @1045TheZone/@TitansRadio broadcaster Frank Wycheck.
Statement from his PR team and family below. pic.twitter.com/oMKJa7REjo
— 104-5 The Zone 📻 (@1045TheZone) December 10, 2023
The announcement of his death led to an outpouring of support, condolences and memories from fans who’d watched him play each Sunday over the course of an 11-year career.
RIP Frank 😢 pic.twitter.com/Ns0JZft3Fs
— Adam Foxcroft (@ADFoxcroft) December 10, 2023
RIP Frank Wycheck pic.twitter.com/WTqIgmdsOl
— Kendall (@_kendallrjones_) December 10, 2023
Beloved #Titans Tight End And Broadcaster Frank Wycheck Dead At 52 https://t.co/BeSmHXoCvx
— Paul Kuharsky (@PaulKuharskyNFL) December 10, 2023
Former #Titans tight end Frank Wycheck dies at age 52.
STORY https://t.co/adIxYVTAmW pic.twitter.com/7S7dHBsaSB
— Jim Wyatt (@jwyattsports) December 10, 2023
Sad news on the man who helped bring us the Music City Miracle and so much more. RIP Frank Wycheck. https://t.co/jHGMScf9P9
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 10, 2023
Saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and former teammate Frank Wycheck. Great man gone way too soon! RIP brother
— Rich Gannon (@RichGannon12) December 10, 2023
Man. This one hurts. Wycheck seemed like a legitimately good dude and his struggles with CTE were so tough to hear. https://t.co/u3XKJAn1mj
— Patrick Sawyer (@PatrickS615) December 10, 2023
Frank Wycheck was an integral part of @1045TheZone & @TitansRadio for many years. News of his passing is surreal and sad to say the least.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time. As I prepare to fly to Miami, I think of the many flights he was my “seat mate.”— Rhett Bryan 📻 (@rhettbtennessee) December 10, 2023
RIP FRANK WYCHECK 😢 pic.twitter.com/R0M4CpMpPd
— Richard B. (@COOLLANEHERO) December 10, 2023
Very sad to hear about Frank Wycheck’s passing. Frank was an iconic voice in all of our morning commutes on the Wake Up Zone and a beloved member of this community.
Praying for his family.
— Will Boling (@will_boling) December 10, 2023
Nooooooo!!!! 😢 😭 …just gutted, man. I’ll always believe in Miracles!! 🙏🏻 89 and 9 together again …..hope ya’ll are celebrating in paradise according!! RIP Frank Wycheck pic.twitter.com/AWS1fvCmnM
— James Nissen ⚔️🆙🔥🐺 (@TheRealJNeezy) December 10, 2023
Frank Wycheck was all-time great Titan and was the first great Titan to move into an off field position where the fans could learn from his insight and get to know his big personality. I cheered for him as a player and listened to him every AM with Mark and Kevin. A huge loss.
— Jared Stillman (@JaredStillman) December 10, 2023
We lost a good one #Titans family.
Rest In Peace, Frank Wycheck 🙏 pic.twitter.com/MKtlfswlQ6
— Bryan Jones (@bryanjj0nes) December 10, 2023
