University of West Florida Football Player Ben Conken Dead at 20: ‘Our Hearts Are Broken’

University of West Florida football player Ben Conken dead at 20

University of West Florida football signee Ben Conken has died at age 20 following a battle with cancer, the school announced.

University of West Florida Football Player Ben Conken Dead at 20: ‘Our Hearts Are Broken’

University of West Florida football player Ben Conken died on Monday, August 17, after a battle with cancer. He was 20. “We are deeply saddened to share the loss of a fellow Argo, Ben Conken,” UWF Football shared via Instagram on Wednesday, August 19. “Shortly after joining our program, he began a hard fought battle with cancer but continued to show his support for UWF. He will forever remain a member of this team and an Argo for life. Our thoug…

College football player dies following battle with cancer: 'Will forever remain a member of this team'

University of West Florida football player Ben Conken has died following a battle with cancer.

College Football Player Dead at 20 After Cancer Battle as School Mourns Heartbreaking Loss

The University of West Florida football community is mourning the death of player Ben Conken, who died Monday, August 17, following a battle with cancer. He was just 20 years old. Conken arrived at West Florida with dreams of continuing his football career after earning a full scholarship, but his cancer diagnosis prevented him from ever taking the field for the Argonauts. Despite that, those around the program made clear that his place on the t…