Frank Wycheck, Who Threw the Lateral in ‘Music City Miracle,’ Dies at Age of 52

Frank Wycheck, Who Threw the Lateral in ‘Music City Miracle,’ Dies at Age of 52
Tennessee Titans tight end Frank Wycheck runs with the ball during a football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Dec. 5, 1999. AP Photo/Roberto Borea, File
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Three-time Pro Bowler Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” launching the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, has died. He was 52.

Wycheck died at his Chattanooga home after an apparent fall where he hit his head Saturday morning, according to a statement from his family released through the Legacy consulting firm. His family said Sunday “with great sadness” that Wycheck was found Saturday afternoon.