Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 58.
Chris Doleman #56 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during an NFL football game in 1992. Doleman played for the Vikings from 1985-93 and in 1999. The Minnesota Vikings, where he played 10 seasons in the NFL, remembered him in a statement."Chris was a great example for players past and present, as he embodied all the best characteristics of a Viking -- resilience, toughness and a competitive spirit," the team said. "Chris always carried himself with dignity and class. Vikings fans worldwide will greatly miss him."Doleman had been battling glioblastoma ever since he underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in January 2018, the NFL said. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that occurs in the brain or spinal cord, according to Mayo Clinic.
He was named an eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro.