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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A captain of Syracuse University's first bowl team who led the Orange in receiving in each of his three seasons and then went on to coach the sport he loved and serve in the athletics department administration, Joseph Szombathy left his mark on the Orange athletics programs. Szombathy peacefully passed away on Aug. 14 after an extended illness. He was 87.
"Joe Szombathy is part of the fabric of Syracuse University Athletics," said Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. "He was an accomplished student-athlete who had a great run as an Orange assistant football coach and athletics administrator during the 50 years he was associated with the University and athletics department.