Charlotte athletics administrator Tom Whitestone dies after battle with cancer

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Charlotte athletics administrator Tom Whitestone dies after battle with cancer

Summary

Tom Whitestone, a longtime administrator for Charlotte Athletics, died on Tuesday following a battle with cancer. The university confirmed his passing on Wednesday. Whitestone joined the 49ers in 1987 and served 37 years as a sports information director and associate athletic director for media relations before his retirement in 2024. During his tenure, he founded the Charlotte Athletics Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee in 2020. Earlier this month, the university announced that Whitestone was selected for induction into the Hall of Fame during the 2026-27 basketball season. He is survived by his wife, Kim, and two children, Sam and Allie.

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•Tom Whitestone died Tuesday at the age of 37-year tenure concluded in 2024.
•He served as the sports information director and associate athletic director for media relations.
•The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee honored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020.
•He was scheduled for induction into the Charlotte Athletics Hall of Fame this coming season.

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Longtime Charlotte Athletics administrator Tom Whitestone passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the university announced Wednesday.
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