Chris Doleman Death
Christopher passed away on January 28, 2020 at the age of 58 in Duluth, Georgia, USA.
When did Chris Doleman die?
January 28, 2020How old was Chris Doleman when died?
58Where did Chris Doleman die? What was the location of death?
Duluth, Georgia, USA
Chris Doleman Birthday and Date of Death
Chris Doleman was born on October 16, 1961 and died on January 28, 2020. Christopher was 58 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 16, 1961
Date of Death: January 28, 2020
Age at Death: 58
Chris Doleman - Biography
Christopher John Doleman (born October 16, 1961) is a former American Football defensive end who played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 1999. He was an 8-time Pro Bowl selection and a 3-time First-team All-Pro, recording 150⅓ career sacks. He is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame class of 2012.
Doleman was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round (4th overall) of the 1985 NFL Draft. He began his NFL career as an outside linebacker (OLB) in the Vikings' 3–4 defense, but for the 1987 season (Doleman's third season) the team decided to switch to a 4–3 defense, which resulted in him being moved from his spot at OLB up to the defensive line to play as a defensive end. The move paid off for Doleman, who recorded 21 sacks in the 1989 season, the highest total recorded that season and the fourth highest total ever.
The 21 sacks in a single season was a Vikings record until Jared Allen recorded 22 sacks in 2011. Doleman later played for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers before returning to the Vikings in 1999 for his final season.
