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To: Augustus Gloop who wrote (27)	8/1/2001 10:22:08 AM
From: Augustus Gloop	Respond to of 234

Tragedy in Training Camp Heatstroke claims life of Vikings All-Pro OT Stringer Aug. 1, 2001 SportsLine.com wire reports MANKATO, Minn. -- Pro Bowl tackle Korey Stringer died Wednesday of heatstroke, a day after collapsing at the Minnesota Vikings' training camp on the hottest day of the year. Stringer, 27, vomited at least three times during Tuesday morning's practice but didn't summon a trainer until the session had ended. Korey Stringer, shown Monday during camp drills, died at 2:50 a.m. ET Wednesday.(AP) The 6-foot-4, 335-pound lineman developed symptoms of heatstroke, including weakness and rapid breathing, following the practice session. Stringer was unconscious when he arrived at Immanuel St. Joseph's-Mayo Health System in Mankato, and had a temperature of over 108 degrees. A statement from the Vikings said his organs failed throughout the day, requiring attention of multiple specialists and staff. Stringer never regained consciousness and his heart failed at 2:50 a.m. ET. Stringer's death came six days after University of Florida freshman Eraste Autin died six days after collapsing of heat stroke. Figures from the University of North Carolina show that 18 high school or college players have died of heat-related causes since 1995. The only other NFL training camp fatality is believed to be J.V. Cain, a tight end for the St. Louis Cardinals, who died of a heart attack on July 22, 1979, his 28th birthday. The Vikings worked out in full pads Tuesday, the second day of training camp, despite temperatures in the low 90s and stifling humidity that pushed the heat index as high as 110 degrees. Players, coaches and team officials kept a vigil into the night for Stringer, one of the most popular players on the team. Trainer Chuck Barta, offensive line coach Mike Tice and medical services coordinator Fred Zamberletti were there for much of the day and evening. Quarterback Daunte Culpepper, receivers Randy Moss and Cris Carter and the entire offensive line also went to the hospital. Stringer had struggled with weight problems early in his career before slimming down and having a breakout Pro Bowl season last year. He reported to camp at 335 pounds and said he was in the best shape of his career, but also was in difficulty Monday, the first day of camp, when he was taken off the practice field on a cart. Picked by the Vikings in the first round of the 1995 draft, Stringer started every game at right tackle the past two seasons. Stringer was popular with fans, too. He lived in the Twin Cities year-round and had established community service programs at local schools and with the St. Paul public library. Fans who gathered at the Vikings' camp as early as 6 a.m. Wednesday were stunned to hear of Stringer's death. "I bought a picture of him to get signed," said Scott Westphal, 17, who drove from northwest Iowa with friends to watch camp. "I wouldn't be able to ask for any autographs now. It's just not right." AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service Copyright 2001, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved