Wyoming Cowboy Football is mourning the tragic loss of former quarterback Tom Corontzos.
Tom Corontzos was a college football quarterback for the University of Wyoming during the late 1980s and early 1990s, playing in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).
Over his four-year career (1988-1991), he developed from a limited role player into a productive starter and became one of Wyoming’s notable passers of that era.
In his early season (1988), Corontzos saw minimal action, completing 11 of 23 passes for 109 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
He took a major step forward in 1989, starting to establish himself as the team’s primary quarterback. That year, he threw for 2,005 yards and 14 touchdowns, though he also had 12 interceptions as he adjusted to a full-time role.
His production remained steady in 1990, finishing with 2,730 passing yards and 14 touchdowns.
While interceptions rose to 17, he showed durability and volume as a high-attempt quarterback.
His strongest season came in 1991, when he threw for 2,868 yards and 9 touchdowns with only 8 interceptions.
For his career, Corontzos totaled 7,712 passing yards, 47 touchdown passes, and 37 interceptions with a 54.4% completion rate.
Community Mourns The Tragic Death Of Tom Corontzos
Sources revealed that Tom Corontzos, a former quarterback at the Wyoming Cowboy Football, passed away in April 2026.
The cause of his passing has not been revealed.
Wyoming Cowboy Football took to the comment section to announce the tragic news.
We are saddened to hear about the loss of former Cowboy quarterback Tom Corontzos. An excellent student-athlete for the Brown and Gold from 1988-91, he threw for nearly 8,000 career yards and was CFA Scholar-Athlete. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Jeff Pearson, a graduate of the University of Wyoming, took to the comment section and wrote,
Coach Roach used to refer to him as”Old One Eye” due to an injury that partially closed one eye but didn’t affect his playing. Tough guy. R.I.P. to a great Cowboy!
Jeff Pearson
Matt Tamra Petesen of Evanston, Wyoming, wrote,
A true friend. We shared a lot of laughs in our Sunday “Van Halen tribute drives” on the back roads around Laramie. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Matt Tamra Petersen
Ross Crum, who worked at SRS Distribution Inc., wrote,
A gentleman by any definition. A true scholar-athlete. A quiet leader. A Cowboy great. RIP #18.
Ross Crum
Joel Rogers of Portland, Oregon, wrote,
I remember watching him as a kid! Those were fun years for Wyoming football.
Joel Rogers
Other close ones and relatives have offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Tom’s family to stay strong.
He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions to football as a quarterback.
The funeral service schedule has not been revealed by his family. Rest in Peace, Tom Corontzos.
