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Pat Stark, a member of the coaching staff when Syracuse football captured the 1959 NCAA championship, has passed away.
Pat Stark leaves an indelible mark on Syracuse football and collegiate sports throughout Upstate New York that will never waver.
Stark, who passed away on June 19 at the age of 90, served as the quarterback of the Orange from 1951 to 1953, helping the ‘Cuse to its first bowl bid in 1953.
He also suited up for Syracuse basketball for two years, and Stark was the team’s starting guard during his junior term, according to orangehoops.