Syracuse Football: Top 10 players that should have their jerseys retired

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Played at Syracuse from 1989-92.
Consensus All-American in 1992.

One of the greatest tight ends in program history, behind the legendary John Mackey of course. Gedney was a native of Liverpool, New York.

Chris held the school records for most receptions by a tight end in a season (34) and career (91) up until 2011. Perhaps his greatest season was in 1992 where he recorded 34 catches and snagged five touchdowns en-route to a Fiesta Bowl victory over Colorado and a 10-2 overall record for the Cuse.

After his collegiate career, Gedney had a very respectable professional career in the NFL playing seven years between the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals. Shortly after his playing career, he returned to his alma mater working in the front office and also worked as a color analyst with the Syracuse football squad from 2007-2017.

"Chris held that position until his untimely passing in 2018. “HBO correspondent Jon Frankel, a Syracuse University alumnus who struck up a friendship with Gedney over the last few years, says Gedney committed suicide after recognizing something was wrong with his brain, leading to depression and other behavior issues”, per Nate Mink of Syracuse.com."

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