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Former NCAA President, ACC Commissioner Gene Corrigan Dies at 91

Former NCAA president and ACC Commissioner Gene Corrigan died overnight surrounded by family at 91, the conference announced Saturday.

In September 1987, Corrigan became the third full-time commissioner of the ACC and led the conference until his retirement in December 1996. In additional to his role as commissioner, Corrigan also served as the president of the NCAA from 1995–97.

During his time heading the ACC, the conference added a ninth member (Florida State) and ACC programs captured 27 national championships, including three in basketball and two in football.

"Simply put, Gene was one of the most remarkable individuals, and leaders, I have ever known," ACC commissioner John Swofford said in a statement.