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Korey Stringer
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| Korey Stringer | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 8, 1974 |
| Place of birth |  Warren, Ohio |
| Date of death | August 1, 2001 (age 27) |
| Place of death | Mankato, Minnesota |
| Position(s) | Offensive Tackle |
| College | Ohio State |
| NFL Draft | 1995 / Round 1/ Pick 24 |
| Pro Bowls | 2000 |
| Retired #s | Minnesota Vikings #77 |
| Stats | |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1995-2000 | Minnesota Vikings |
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 playing for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
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 played on the offensive line. The Vikings retired his jersey number "77" during the 2001 season. Stringer's widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the team and doctors. Parts of her lawsuit have been thrown out (as of July 2003).
Stringer's death brought about a major changes regarding heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL. Many teams now train in light color uniforms, water and shade is 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 |
Categories: 1974 births | 2001 deaths | American football offensive tackles | American football players who died before retiring | Deaths in sport | Minnesota Vikings players | National Conference Pro Bowl players | Ohio State Buckeyes football players | Ohio State University alumni | Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame | People from Ohio