Korey Stringer

Korey Damont Stringer (May 8, 1974 – August 1, 2001) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football at Ohio State University and was recognized as an All-American. He was drafted in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. On August 1, 2001, Stringer died from complications brought on by heat stroke during the Vikings' training camp in Mankato, Minnesota.

Korey Stringer
Stringer with the Vikings
No. 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1974-05-08)May 8, 1974
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Died:August 1, 2001(2001-08-01) (aged 27)
Mankato, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:346 lb (157 kg)
Career information
High school:Warren G. Harding
(Warren, OH)
College:Ohio State (1992–1994)
NFL draft:1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:93
Games started:91
Fumble recoveries:2
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:–1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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