Former Packers lineman Bill Ferrario was found dead in his Wisconsin home on Wednesday — two days after his 47th birthday.

Ferrario, who starred as a four-year starter at the University of Wisconsin, died unexpectedly, according to the Scranton Times-Tribune . A cause of death was not announced.

Ferrario first made a name for himself as a standout at West Scranton High School in Pennsylvania.

“Billy was a true gentleman,” former West Scranton quarterback Corey Joyce told the outlet. “He was a literal Eagle Scout. Once he stepped onto the football field, he was a totally different person. He was an all-around great guy.” 3

The Scranton, Pa. native earned honorable mention all-star honors as a junior and senior. In 1997, he committed to the University of Wisconsin, where he never

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