History of Frank Wycheck in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 26, 2024

Frank Wycheck was a professional American football tight end in the NFL. He played for the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans, where he is known for throwing the lateral pass in the Music City Miracle. Before the NFL, he played college football at the University of Maryland. After retiring from the NFL, Wycheck worked as a color commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network and co-hosted a morning sports radio show in Nashville.

October 14, 1971: Frank Wycheck's Birth

Frank John Wycheck was born on October 14, 1971.

1991: Deanna Wycheck is Born

Frank Wycheck's daughter, Deanna, was born in 1991.

1992: Frank Wycheck's Junior Year at Maryland

In 1992, Wycheck's playing time as tight end was reduced when Maryland switched to a run-and-shoot offense. Wycheck contracted mononucleosis and pulled his groin. He played running back for the final three games, rushing for 369 yards, including a 162-yard performance in Maryland's win against Clemson.

1993: Frank Wycheck Enters the NFL Draft

After three seasons with Maryland, Wycheck entered the 1993 NFL draft.

1993: Frank Wycheck Drafted by the Washington Redskins

Frank Wycheck was drafted in the sixth round of the 1993 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

1994: Frank Wycheck Switches to Fullback and is Suspended by the NFL

The Washington Redskins attempted to switch Wycheck to fullback in 1994, and he was suspended for four games for testing positive for anabolic steroids.

1995: Frank Wycheck Marries Cherryn Krol

Frank Wycheck married Cherryn Krol in 1995. They later divorced.

1995: Frank Wycheck is Released by the Washington Redskins

Frank Wycheck was released by the Washington Redskins in 1995.

1995: Frank Wycheck is Signed by the Houston Oilers

In 1995, Wycheck was signed by the Houston Oilers, who would later become the Tennessee Titans.

1997: Madison Wycheck is Born

Frank Wycheck's daughter, Madison, was born in 1997.

1998: Frank Wycheck's First Pro Bowl

Frank Wycheck was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 1998.

1999: Frank Wycheck Leads Titans in Receiving

Frank Wycheck led the Tennessee Titans in receiving yards from 1999-2001.

1999: Frank Wycheck's Second Pro Bowl

Frank Wycheck was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second time in 1999.

2000: Frank Wycheck's Third Pro Bowl and Participation in the Music City Miracle

In 2000, Wycheck was selected to his third Pro Bowl, and he threw the lateral pass in the Music City Miracle to defeat the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card game.

2001: Frank Wycheck Begins Co-Hosting Duties With George Plaster and Willy Daunic

Frank Wycheck co-hosted a Titans player show on WGFX with George Plaster and Willy Daunic in 2001.

2001: Frank Wycheck Leads Titans in Receiving

Frank Wycheck led the Tennessee Titans in receiving yards from 1999-2001.

2002: Frank Wycheck Ties Franchise Record for Receptions in the Postseason

Frank Wycheck had 14 receptions in the 2002 postseason, tying the Titans franchise record.

2003: Frank Wycheck's Retirement

Frank Wycheck retired after experiencing two concussions in one month.

2004: Frank Wycheck Starts Co-Hosting a Morning Sports Radio Show in Nashville

Frank Wycheck started co-hosting "The Wake Up Zone" on WGFX in Nashville in 2004.

2005: Frank Wycheck Becomes Color Commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network

Frank Wycheck began working as a color commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network in 2005.

June 17, 2007: Frank Wycheck Wins a Tag Team Match at Slammiversary

Frank Wycheck teamed with Jerry Lynn to defeat James Storm and Ron Killings at Slammiversary on June 17, 2007.

2016: Frank Wycheck Ends Role as Color Commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network

Frank Wycheck stopped working as a color commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network in 2016.

2017: Frank Wycheck Steps Down as Color Commentator

Citing lingering head issues, Frank Wycheck stepped down as color commentator for the Tennessee Titans Radio Network.

2017: Frank Wycheck Departs from "The Wake Up Zone"

Frank Wycheck left his co-hosting role on "The Wake Up Zone" in 2017.

2017: Frank Wycheck Voices CTE Concerns

Frank Wycheck stated his belief that he had CTE stemming from his football career, and that he would donate his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation.