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October 20, 2007; Columbia, SC, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back (21) Jeff Jennings runs with the football against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams Brice Stadium

Former Vanderbilt Football Player Tragically Passes Away at 39 Years Old

One of Vanderbilt's former football players has tragically passed away at the age of 39.

Brad Wakai
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October 20, 2007; Columbia, SC, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back (21) Jeff Jennings runs with the football against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first quarter at Williams Brice Stadium
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Former Vanderbilt Football Player Tragically Passes Away at 39 Years Old

One of Vanderbilt's former football players has tragically passed away at the age of 39.

Brad Wakai
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