Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse football player Chris Gedney died Friday at the age of 47.
"We are shocked and deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Gedney," Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack said in a statement. "Chris was a wonderful co-worker, a friend to all and deeply loyal to Syracuse University and our community. A Syracuse graduate, Chris was a decorated football student-athlete, who served as a mentor to many who followed him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gedney family during this difficult time."
A consensus All-American for the Orangemen in 1992 who returned to work for his alma mater, Gedney set program records for receptions by a tight end in a season (34 in 1992) and career (91).