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Chuck Zimmerman: Syracuse Legend Remembered | Syracuse Orangemen Football News
Syracuse lost a true legend this week: Chuck Zimmerman, the quarterback who led the Orange to two historic bowl games and became a hometown icon, passed away at 90. A dominant dual-threat star at Christian Brothers Academy and Syracuse from 1956-58, he helped build the program’s early success with a 20-7-1 record, including Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl appearances. He set school records, graced Sports Illustrated’s cover, and was a flawless high school quarterback who never let up a point in his senior year. After serving in the Army and building a career in accounting, he stayed rooted in…
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