Chester McGlockton passes away at 42 (updated)

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Clemson defensive great, Chester McGlockton, has passed away at the age of 42 according to multiple reports. Early reports say he died of a massive heart attack.

** Update from Whiteville News: Chester McGlockton was at home with his family in Calif. when he woke up short of breath then apparently suffered a massive heart attack.

** Statement from Stanford where McGlockton served the last two seasons as a defensive assistant: “Everyone in the Stanford Football family is deeply saddened by the passing of Chester McGlockton,” said Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football David Shaw. “For the past two seasons, Chester has been a valuable member of our football staff and a wonderful friend to us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chester’s wife Zina and their two children.”

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