Frank Wycheck

Frank Wycheck is a former NFL and University of Maryland, College Park tight end. Drafted in 1993 by the Washington Redskins, Wycheck was traded to the Houston Oilers in 1995, and continued to play for that franchise (later known as the Tennessee Oilers and Tennessee Titans) until his retirement following the 2003 season.

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NFL - University of Maryland, College Park - Tight end - Washington Redskins - Houston Oilers - Tennessee Oilers - Tennessee Titans - 2003

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Upon the Oilers franchise's rocky transition into Tennessee, Wycheck quickly adopted Nashville as his hometown (even before the team officially left Houston), and thereby became the most visible player in a community that was unwilling to accept this new franchise. When the team reached enormous popularity in Nashville, Wycheck became one of the most popular players on the team. Even following his retirement, he still remains one of the most popular public figures in the Middle Tennessee area.

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Nashville - Houston

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Wycheck amassed 505 receptions resulting in 28 touchdowns over his 11-year career, one of only four tight ends to surpass 500 receptions in NFL history. Wycheck also went 5-for-6 passing the ball in his career (all on trick plays), resulting in two touchdowns. Some may argue he threw three touchdown passes, as he was one of the central figures in the controversial Music City Miracle play in the 1999-2000 NFL Playoffs, though because it occurred on a kickoff, it was not regarded as a statistical touchdown pass.

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Touchdowns - Music City Miracle - 1999-2000 NFL Playoffs

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Wycheck now serves as a sports talk radio host at WGFX in Nashville. Beginning with the 2005 season, Wycheck will assume color commentary duties on the Tennessee Titans Radio Network. He also serves as a volunteer tight-ends coach at a Nashville-area high school.

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Nashville - 2005 - Tennessee Titans

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