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Frank Wycheck's Legacy: CTE Awareness After Tragic Death

1/10/2025

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Frank Wycheck, the beloved former Tennessee Titans tight end, tragically passed away at 52, leaving behind a legacy now shadowed by his posthumous diagnosis of Stage III chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family is determined to shine a light on the perils of CTE in contact sports, fighting for enhanced resources and support for NFL alumni and their loved ones.

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Frank Wycheck, the beloved former Tennessee Titans tight end, tragically passed away at 52, leaving behind a legacy now shadowed by his posthumous diagnosis of Stage III chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family is determined to shine a light on the perils of CTE in contact sports, fighting for enhanced resources and support for NFL alumni and their loved ones.