Korey Stringer
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| Korey Stringer | |
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| Position(s): Offensive Tackle |
Jersey #(s): 77 |
| Born: May 8, 1974 Warren, Ohio |
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| Died: August 1, 2001 (aged 27) Mankato, Minnesota |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1995–2000 | |
| NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24 | |
| College: Ohio State | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Games played | 93 |
| Games started | 91 |
| Fumble recoveries | 2 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
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Korey Damont Stringer (May 8, 1974 – August 1, 2001) was an American football player who died from complications brought on by heat stroke, during training camp in Mankato, Minnesota while in training camp with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
[edit] Pro career
Stringer was born in Warren, Ohio and attended Ohio State University. The Vikings drafted him in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He was a standout on the offensive line, earning Pro Bowl honors in what turned out to be his final season. The Vikings retired his jersey number "77" during the 2001 NFL season. Stringer's widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the team and doctors. Parts of her lawsuit were later thrown out.
Stringer's death brought about major changes regarding heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL. His death also addressed complications of pressuring players to "bulk up" to well over 300 lbs., Stringer, who at the time of his death was 6'4" and weighed 315 lbs., and was at the lowest weight he had ever been in his pro career. Many teams now train in light color uniforms, water and shade are made readily available, and a team doctor is at practice sessions at all times.
| Preceded by Reggie McElroy |
Minnesota Vikings Starting Left Tackles 1995-2000 |
Succeeded by Chris Liwienski |
| Preceded by Raymont Harris |
Ohio State Buckeyes Football Season MVP 1994 |
Succeeded by Eddie George |
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