John Wallace death released by Louisville Cardinals. What to know on obit, career stats
Reports out of the University of Louisville are bringing sad news to Louisville Cardinals football fans.
The university, athletic department and football team have announced the passing of former kicker John Wallace across multiple social media platforms.
Did former Louisville Cardinals kicker John Wallace die?
Yes. The former Louisville Caridnals kicker's death was announced by the university on May 15.
How old was former Louisville Cardinals football player John Wallace?
John Wallace was 31 years old, according to the release.
What was former Louisville Cardinals kicker John Wallace's cause of death?
Wallace's cause of death is currently unknown. The release did not state how he passed away.
John Wallace Louisville obituary
John Alan Wallace passed away on May 15, 2024, according to his obituary.
Wallace left behind a wife, Rachel (Breit) Wallace; a daughter, Macie Wallace; and a soon-to-be-born son, Caleb. His parents were Carla Wallace and Patrick Wallace, and he had a brother, Justin Wallace (Whitney).
Born in Elizabethtown, Ky., on Jan. 15, 1993. Wallace attended Central Hardin High School before finishing second all-time in points scored and topping the all-time field goals made list as an Academic All-American for the University of Louisville football team. He also worked for Trilogy.
Visit courier-journal.com to read the complete obituary.
John Wallace Louisville funeral
Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville; and from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning before the service at Chapel in the Woods (Southeast Christian property), 1407 Moser Road, Louisville. The funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024.
A private burial will be held at a later time at Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave., Louisville.
Louisville Cardinals football: John Wallace career stats
Wallace connected on 66-of-85 field goal attempts for 77.6% accuracy during his time with the Louisville Cardinals from 2012-15, according to sports-reference.com. He also chipped in 183-of-190 extra point attempts.
Wallace owns the most field goals made all-time (66) in four seasons at Louisville and ranks fourth in all-time field goal percentage (77.6%). He buried two field goals during the 2013 Sugar Bowl to help Teddy Bridgewater and the No. 21 Cardinals upset the No. 3 Florida Gators, 33-23.
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