February 21, 2025
‘It’s with disappointment in my coronary heart, my household, and my associates to let you realize that my brother Mr. Sean Wallace has handed,’ his sister Antoinette Wallace introduced.
The household of Southern College A&M Faculty soccer safeties coach Sean Wallace has introduced that he handed away at 52.
His sister, Antoinette Wallace, confirmed the unhappy information on her Fb web page.
“It’s with disappointment in my coronary heart, my household, and my associates to let you realize that my brother, Mr. Sean Wallace, has handed. I’ll let everyone know once they preparations might be made. Thanks upfront for all of the consolation and ideas and prayers.”
Wallace, who additionally performed his collegiate profession on the college, died after a battle with pancreatic most cancers. In accordance with his faculty, the New Orleans native graduated from O. Perry Walker Senior Excessive College earlier than heading to Southern College A&M Faculty. Whereas on the soccer subject, he led the Jaguars to the No. 1 protection within the nation whereas serving to the staff win the 1993 SWAC Championship and the Black Faculty Nationwide Championship in his freshman season. Wallace was a two-time All-SWAC, the SWAC Defensive Participant of the 12 months, Bayou Traditional MVP, two-time Sheridan Black Faculty All-American, Walter Camp All-American, and Kodak All-American throughout his time on the faculty. He was elected to the Southern College Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2011.
He performed one 12 months within the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals.
“Jaguar Nation, it’s with Heavy Hearts, We Announce the Passing of Coach Sean Wallace (1972-2025)
“It’s with profound disappointment that we share the passing of Coach Sean Wallace after a brave battle with pancreatic most cancers. A beloved mentor, chief, and pal, his influence will ceaselessly be felt by these whose lives he touched.
“At the moment, the household kindly requests privateness as they navigate this tough loss. Particulars concerning memorial preparations might be shared at a later date.
Wallace leaves behind his spouse, Venio Wallace, three youngsters, Tonyatta, Abraham, and Sadijah Wallace, and two grandchildren, Tiana and DJ.
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