14 Facts About Korey Stringer

Korey Damont Stringer was an American professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League for six seasons.

Korey Stringer played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was recognized as an All-American.

Korey Stringer was selected in the first round of the 1995 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

Korey Stringer attended Warren G Harding High School in Warren, and was a member of the Harding Raiders high school football team.

Korey Stringer decided to attend Ohio State University, where he played for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team from 1992 to 1994.

Korey Stringer played for the Vikings from 1995 to 2000.

Korey Stringer was a standout on the offensive line, earning Pro Bowl honors in what turned out to be his final season in 2000.

Korey Stringer suffered from heat stroke on the second day of the Vikings 2001 preseason training camp and died on August 1,2001, as a result of complications.

An autopsy confirmed that Korey Stringer died from organ failure resulting from heat stroke.

Korey Stringer's widow filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the team and trainers in February 2002.

Korey Stringer's death brought about major changes regarding heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL.

Korey Stringer's death addressed complications of pressuring players to "bulk up" to well over 300 pounds.

KSI stems from the 2009 settlement, with Kelci Korey Stringer teaming up with EHS expert, Dr Douglas Casa, from the University of Connecticut, and the NFL.

The mission of the Korey Stringer Institute is to provide research, education, advocacy and consultation to maximize performance, optimize safety and prevent sudden death for the athlete, warfighter and laborer.