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Former University of Virginia athletics director and ACC commissioner Gene Corrigan has died.

He was 91.

Corrigan died peacefully late Friday night in Charlottesville surrounded by his family.

“Gene Corrigan was a giant in our industry,” Virginia director of athletics Carla Williams said. “Barry Parkhill, Coach Corrigan and I had a road trip not long after I arrived at UVA and we could have talked for hours. I learned a lot that day. It was always a delight to see Coach Corrigan and Lena because of their genuine kindness. My prayers are with Lena, Boo, Debbie and the entire Corrigan family.

Corrigan served as the athletic director at Virginia from 1971-81. Prior to leading the Cavaliers’ athletic program, Corrigan also coached soccer and lacrosse at UVa.

After leaving Virginia in 1981, Corrigan became Director of Athletics at Notre Dame, where he remained until 1987.

On September 1, 1987, Corrigan became the third full-time commissioner of the ACC and led the conference until his retirement in December 1996. In addition to his duties as Commissioner, Corrigan also served as the President of the NCAA from 1995-97.