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Bill Ferrario, a former NFL<\/a> offensive lineman who was a standout for the Wisconsin Badgers, has died, according to an online obituary. He was 47.<\/p>\n

Ferrario died “unexpectedly” on Wednesday, according to The Times-Tribune<\/a> in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where Ferrario was born. His death occurred two days after his birthday.<\/p>\n

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The Green Bay Packers<\/a> selected Ferrario in the fourth round of the 2001 draft. He played 16 games for the Packers in 2002, but was waived before the start of the 2003 season.<\/p>\n

He attempted to make the Washington Redskins and Carolina Panthers but he never stayed on their rosters for long.<\/p>\n

Ferrario was a part of the Badgers offensive line that blocked for legendary running back Ron Dayne. The former Wisconsin star<\/a> won the 1999 Heisman Trophy as the Badgers appeared in Rose Bowl games in 1998 and 1999.<\/p>\n

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Ferrario\u2019s obituary appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n

“I am heartbroken. I have known Billy since fourth grade, and he had a pure heart of gold and was a trustworthy friend,” Ferrario\u2019s longtime friend Jason Waibel told The Times-Tribune. “He would go to all lengths to help you. He always made you feel important, even when everyone just wanted to make him feel important. I couldn\u2019t ask for a better friend.<\/p>\n

“He carried the values of his time raised in West Side through his life. He was the epitome of hard work, loyalty, and especially those of us who are West Siders. He made everyone around him a better person. I am going to miss him terribly.”<\/p>\n

Ferrario\u2019s cause of death was not announced.<\/p>\n

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