Frank Wycheck, a beloved everyman tight end for the Oilers and Titans who went on to broadcast for Titans Radio and a successful Nashville morning show, passed away in the Chattanooga area Saturday, his family said.
He was 52.
A statement from the family: "At this time, it appears Frank Wycheck fell inside his Chattanooga, TN home and hit his head on Saturday morning. He was found unresponsive that afternoon. Wycheck moved to Chattanooga,TN this past summer to be closer to his family. He leaves behind two adult daughters, Deanna and Madison, both married, and three grandchildren - Leo, Stevie and August."
![89 Frank Wycheck, TE (How many Titans have worn the number: 8) Here, Tennessee Titans tight end Wycheck (89) sits on the sideline late in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltell Stadium Dec. 22, 2002 in Jacksonville, Fla. Titans V Jaguars](https://www.paulkuharsky.com/images/WycheckUSATSI.jpg)
Wycheck moved back to the Philadelphia area where he grew up around 2019 and worked at his alma mater, Archbishop Ryan before relocating to Chattanooga.
Frank John Wycheck was a sixth-round pick out of Maryland in the 1993 draft and after two shaky seasons, he was a $100 waiver claim by the Oilers in 1995.
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