Gerhard Schwedes: Syracuse Legend Remembered | Syracuse Orangemen Football News

Legendary Syracuse football icon Gerhard Schwedes, who helped lead the 1959 national championship team and threw one of the most iconic 87-yard halfback passes in college history, has passed away at 88. A three-sport standout who also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army, Schwedes earned All-American honors, finished ninth in Heisman voting, and left an indelible mark on SU sports and academia. His legacy lives on through his son Scott, NFL records, and his own successful post-football career as a CEO — all while speaking four languages and embodying excellence both on and off the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49259de2ecf318c2