Found inside – Page 36... defensive linemen Cortez Kennedy and Chris Doleman, and defensive back Jack Butler are inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Chris Doleman #56 of … Members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame by year of induction (x-old timer/senior nominee; c-Centennial Class): 2021 — Alan Faneca, Calvin Johnson, John Lynch, Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Tom Flores, Bill Nunn, x-Drew Pearson. NFL Hall of Famer Chris Doleman, who played 15 seasons as a professional football player, died Tuesday night after a long battle with brain cancer. career list, died on weekday in Atlanta. occupation record, died on Tuesday in Atlanta. He spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. Doleman was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time first-team All-Pro, recording 150.5 career sacks. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012. Jimbo Covert inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame. ... Rich Desrosiers, the Pro Football Hall of Fame's vice president of communications, introduced Little … Full Name: Christopher John Doleman. He was 58. He was 58. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who played for the Atlanta Falcons for two seasons and led the team in sacks in 1995, died Tuesday night after a battle with brain cancer. He was 58 years old. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman dies at age 58 after battle with cancer Doleman, who starred for the Vikings, Falcons and 49ers, was a … It took a while for the Hall of Fame voting process to get it right and select Doleman, but he finally got inducted in 2012. After graduating from William Penn High School, he played four seasons as a linebacker for the University of Pittsburgh. On the TV show announcing his selection, Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts told Doleman that he was now on a team that he couldn’t be cut from, be traded from or die from. 5 … Doleman is known for his contributions as a member of the Minnesota Vikings in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Chris Doleman, the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end whose 150½ career sacks in 15 seasons, mostly with the Minnesota Vikings, placed him No. Chris Doleman, 58, died Tuesday night after a prolonged battle with cancer. The longtime Minnesota Vikings star was 58.. Bobby Mitchell brings his namesake Hall of Fame Classic to fight blood cancers, to a close ... o Chris Doleman Minnesota Vikings 2012 ... o Mike Haynes New England Patriots/LA Raiders 1997 o Chris Hanburger Washington Redskins 2011 o Ted Hendricks Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders 1990 o Ken Houston Washington Redskins 1986 Found inside – Page 111Hall-Bound: QBs Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning, OG Alan Faneca, ... Sinclair Reggie White Michael Strahan Kevin Greene Chris Doleman Seattle Green Bay NY ... Doleman finished his career 150.5 sacks, highlighted by an impressive 22 in a single season (1989) and scored three defensive touchdowns. 5 on the N.F.L. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a two-year battle with cancer. Doleman spent three seasons with the San Fran The National Football League announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Saturday afternoon. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012. Chris Doleman, the professional soccer Hall of Fame defensive finish whose fifteen0½ career sacks in 15 seasons, principally with the American state Vikings, placed him No. Found inside – Page 82Following his playing days, Doleman moved to Suwanee, Georgia, ... “The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame mourns the passing of Chris Doleman after a ... Late in Doleman’s second season with the Vikings, the team switched Doleman to defensive end, a move started him on a path to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Digital Content Editor Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a battle with brain cancer, the Minnesota Vikings said in a team statement. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league including … Found inside – Page 48... Arizona Cardinals, $2,700,900 Seth Joyner Chris Doleman • Chris Doleman, ... Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame in Dallas. Found inside – Page 19... stats helped them both get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ... 2011 MINNESOTA 22 .0 CHRIS DOLEMAN 1989 MINNESOTA 21 .0 REGGIE WHITE 1987 ... Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the most feared pass rushers during his 15 seasons in the NFL, has died. He was 58. He was 58. Found inside – Page 22Chris Doleman , teammate of Viking tackle Keith Millard , also has Hall of Fame potential . In 1990 , thanks to Millard's strength jamming up the middle , Doleman recorded a team - high 21 sacks . Last but not least , veteran Richard Dent of the ... He was 58. Found inside – Page 205INDIVIDUAL HONORS SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS INTHE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Bob St. ... 2008 SteveYoung OB 1987—1999 2009 Chris Doleman DE 1996—1998 2012 Rickey ... He played 10 of his 15 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. ... Chris Doleman, Tony Dorsett, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dan Marino, Curtis Martin and Joe Schmidt in … Chris Doleman is excited about being inducted into the Hall of Fame, but he isn't excited about the fanfare surrounding the induction. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. February 4, 2012 at 7:05 pm. Found inside... into a fateful turn toward Canton, Ohio, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ... “He knew he was going to show the guy for 60 minutes, 'I'm Chris Doleman ... In 2012, Doleman was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On January 25, 2018, Doleman had brain surgery for a condition which was later diagnosed as glioblastoma. On January 28, 2020, Doleman died from the disease at the age of 58. He was honored prior to kickoff of Super Bowl LIV five days later. Found inside – Page 160A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and one of the most inspirational ... "My hat's off to Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Charles Mann, Chris Doleman ... This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, a timeline, a team file, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. Found inside... this future Hall of Fame coach to a 3-13 record in his last season. ... He'd had an awful day trying to block Viking defensive end Chris Doleman. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a battle with cancer, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced in a statement. The NFL has announced that Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died on Tuesday night after a two-year battle with brain cancer. He was 58 years old. Found inside – Page 148Forty-six years later, Tingelhoff joined such athletes as Chris Doleman, Gary Zimmerman, and Carl Eller in the Hall of Fame. Performance Highlights Among ... We invite you to … The Minnesota Vikings, where he played 10 seasons in the NFL, remembered him in a statement. He is the 11th Viking to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio. The Hall of Fame … Found inside – Page 19... 649 Charlie Taylor 14 14 142 % 137 % 2 Chris Doleman * Richard Dent 15 Extra Point Quarterback and placekicker George Blanda is the only NFL player whose ... Note : Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones invented the term “ sack . Doleman died on Jan. 28, 2020 at age 58 after being diagnosed two years earlier with brain cancer. Chris Doleman, one of the most prolific pass rushers in NFL history, has died at 58, the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Minnesota Vikings announced early Wednesday morning. MINNEAPOLIS -- Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. He was 58. Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker made the following statement: “The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Chris Doleman after a prolonged and courageous battle against cancer. Found inside – Page 313Pittsburgh alumni in the College Football Hall of Fame include quarterback Dan Marino; ... Matt Cavanaugh, Sam Clancy, Fred Cox, Mike Ditka, Chris Doleman, ... Found inside – Page 118... is in the Hall of Fame , and Eller should be . After a brief dropoff in the early 1980s ( not coincidentally , the franchise hit its near - nadir then ) , the Minnesota line returned to prominence with two more standout linemen , DEs Chris Doleman ... Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Chris Doleman was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.. NAME GP HOF TKL AST COMB SCK SCKY INT INT YDS INT TD FF FR FR TD; Chris Doleman: 232: 2012 The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Doleman’s passing in … Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, whose enviable blend of speed and power made him one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Found inside – Page 211A Welcome Change of Scenery A change of scenery Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 . ... An unequaled escape artist and remarkably durable , he passed for was just what Chris Doleman needed to help him fulfill the promise that made ... Chris Doleman Makes Hall of Fame. There was no word on the timing of Doleman… Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Found inside – Page 161... 90.2 NFC: Randall Cunningham Steve Young Chris Chandler Troy Aikman Brett Favre ... Green Bay MVP: RB Terrell Davis, Denver Hall of Fame: Paul Krause, ... He talked about the great Pitt teams at the time … vikingsgazette.com - Class of 2012Tenure: Minnesota 1985-93, 99 Atlanta 1994-95 San Francisco 1996-98In the history of the NFL, few players have been as productive along … “The legacy of Chris Doleman will live forever in Canton, Ohio, for generations to learn from how he lived a life of courage and character,” Baker said. Former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel pushed Doleman to and from the on-field ceremony in a wheelchair. Chris Doleman Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 1999. Former Vikings defensive end and linebacker Chris Doleman is one of the six players selected for induction. Found inside... into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Vikings' recent inductees are pass-rusher Chris Doleman (inducted in 2012), wide receiver Cris Carter (2013), ... For his efforts, Doleman was selected to the 1990s All-Decade Team. Found inside – Page 277Selected number one overall † Enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Year Pick ... DB USC 1984 13 Keith Millard DE Washington State 1985 4 Chris Doleman ... Sports > NFL Hall of Fame DE Chris Doleman dies at age 58. He was 58. Found inside – Page 489... of 2012 : Boy Wonder , center Dermontti Dawson , defensive end Chris Doleman ... The new Hall of Fame runner considered the moment bittersweet : Martin ... (Again, Greene appears to be the lone exception to that rule.) Found inside – Page 33... in 1988 , “ and saw him and listened to him and thought , Damn , I've helped this great man , this future Hall of Fame coach to a 3-13 record in his last season . ... He'd had an awful day , trying to block Viking defensive end Chris Doleman . The longtime Minnesota Vikings star was 58. Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker said witnessing Doleman’s baptism in the Jordan River during a Hall of Fame trip to Israel was “one of the honors” of his life. Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana. Doleman is … Out of the hundreds of players that have toiled at Metropolitan Stadium and the Metrodome, this collection celebrates only the 50 greatest—the Minnesota Vikings who stood head and shoulders above their peers. Greene is the wife of the late Kevin Greene, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016 and passed away in December of 2020. five at the N.F.L. The Vikings elite Doleman because the fourth decide within … Doleman was … Doleman was inducted to the Vikings Ring of Honor on Nov. 14, 2011. He spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers. Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman has passed away at the age of 58 after a multi-year battle with brain cancer. Chris Doleman was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012 I was a student at Penn State when Chris Doleman started his college career at Pitt and remember his prowess on the football field. He was 58. Chris Doleman at his Pro Football Hall Of Fame induction in 2012. Found insideTASTY TIDBITS Chris Doleman is an eight-time NFL Pro Bowler, a three-time FirstTeam All-Pro, and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in the class of 2012 ... Found inside – Page 130Chris Doleman, fourth all-time in sacks with 141, and Neil Smith, ... Ex Bills' coach and Hall of Famer Marv Levy was selected to the second team. Hall of Fame DE Doleman dies at age 58. Former football player, Chris Doleman died on Tuesday night after a battle with cancer, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced in a statement.He was 58 years old. The Minnesota Vikings, where he played 10 seasons in the NFL, remembered him in a statement. Former Minnesota Vikings' defensive end Chris Doleman was selected to be a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Doleman finished his career 150.5 sacks, highlighted by an impressive 22 in a single season (1989) and scored three defensive touchdowns. Chris Doleman is a Hall of Fame player because the voting committee places premium value on his particular skill set. Found insidethe 1994 season, the Vikings traded future Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman along with their 1994 second-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in ... Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who played for the Atlanta Falcons for two seasons and led the team in sacks in 1995, died Tuesday night after a battle with brain cancer. The Pro Football Hall of Fame named Doleman to the Team of the Decades for the 1990s and enshrined him on Aug. 4, 2012. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 58. Doleman is part of the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame … Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died Chris Doleman, a Hall of Fame defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings who became one of the National Football League’s most feared pass … The late, great Chris Doleman on Wednesday was formally inducted to the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame during a virtual event hosted by the Star Tribune. Doleman, an Indianapolis native, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. We saw so much, learned so much.'. Found insideEvery Saturday in the fall, it happens: On college campuses, in bars, at gatherings of fervent alumni, millions come together to watch a sport that inspires a uniquely American brand of passion and outrage. This is college football. The cause was brain cancer, that he had undergone surgery in Jan 2018, the Vikings same. Filed Under: Chris Doleman. Chris Doleman was an NFL Hall of Fame defensive end who had over 150 quarterback sacks during his career. MINNEAPOLIS — Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, whose enviable blend of speed and power made him one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the … The Minnesota Vikings, where he played 10 seasons in the NFL, remembered him in a statement. Found inside – Page 51... a member of the York High School Block and Tackle Scholarship Program; Chris Doleman, a former York High School star and member of the NFL Hall of Fame ... Chris Doleman joins the 2012 class in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Found insideThe most interesting was Michael Strahan, who may well make the Hall of Fame. ... And Michael Strahan, whose career was a carbon copy of Chris Doleman's ... He was surrounded by his family and friends. ... the wife of 2012 Inductee Chris Doleman… Christopher John Doleman (October 16, 1961 – January 28, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). MINNEAPOLIS — Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Chris Doleman's Career Capsule. Found inside – Page 261Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009. nfl player with the most ... 1986– 1999 Chris Doleman, 1985– 1999 150.5 Michael Strahan, ... Chris Doleman,”Purple Blaze” — is one of the greatest pass-rushers ever. Found inside – Page 106Hall ofFame Players: Chris Hanburger, Sam Huff, Stan Jones, ... After Otto's Hall of Fame playing career as the best quarterback in football, he took on the ... (Photo: Getty Images.) Pro Football Hall of Famer Chris Doleman passed away Tuesday night at the age of 58. He was 58. Found inside – Page 36... position throughout the 1990s . led by Chris Doleman , Henry Thomas , and emerging star ... He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2009 . :facepalm: Chris Doleman elected to the Hall of Fame Help 2012 — x-Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, … The longtime Minnesota Vikings star was 58. He was 58. A closer look at the great moments and the lowlights from one of the NFL's most historic teamsWritten by Lomas Brown, the former Detroit Lions offensive tackle who paved the way for Barry Sanders, and Mike Isenberg, this work is an insider ... Chris Doleman American football player (1961-2020) NFL Hall of Famer Chris Doleman, who played 15 seasons as a professional football player, died Tuesday night after a long battle with brain cancer. Found inside – Page 21... receiver led them to three Super Bowl wins and entry in the Hall of Fame. ... Smith DL Bruce Smith Chris Doleman Cortez Kennedy Warren Sapp John Randle ... (CNN)Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a two-year battle with cancer. ... Chris Doleman, Tony Dorsett, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dan Marino, Curtis Martin and Joe Schmidt in … Found inside – Page 146Star power: Dale Carter took 2¡ from Moe Williams; Chris Doleman took 56 from Chris Martin. ... and Ed McDaniel as well as Hall of Fame center Jim Langer. 2012 Hall of Fame: Chris Doleman was a workman's workman Chris Doleman carried a briefcase to the stadium every day, because his business was the NFL and getting after the quarterback. He is well deserving of the Hall of Fame :clap: Cris Carter not being elected again continues to blow my mind, how is he not a Hall of Famer???? Members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (x-old-timer/senior nominee; c ... Warren Sapp. Chris Doleman, who had a 15-year career that was spent with the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Found inside – Page 42It cost 55 Fran Tarkenton , Chris Doleman , and Chris Carter . ... one of the first four men selected into the Basketball Hall of Fame . Chris Doleman (October 16, 1961 – January 28, 2020) Professional Football Player. Found inside – Page 5749ers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Position Player Years on 49ers Year ... to 1985 2008 DE Richard Dent 1994 2011 DE Chris Doleman 1996 to 1998 2012 WR ... He was 58. MINNEAPOLIS -- Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (x-old-timer/senior nominee; c ... Warren Sapp. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, whose enviable blend of speed and power made him one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during … Found inside – Page 63He's another guy who belongs in the Hall of Fame. ... tackle and end after Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller were Keith Millard and Chris Doleman. The longtime Minnesota Vikings star, who had 150½ career sacks to rank fifth on the all-time list, was 58. The Vikings and the Pro Football Hall of Fame expressed their condolences in separate statements confirming Doleman's death on Tuesday night. Natalie Darwitz, Chris Doleman, Toni Stone among six inducted in Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame The accomplishments in their sports were special. He was 58. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a battle with cancer, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced in a statement. Former teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Randall McDaniel pushed Doleman to and from the on-field ceremony in a wheelchair. Doleman, an Indianapolis native who played in college at Pittsburgh before being drafted by the Vikings with the fourth overall pick in 1985, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. He was 58. MINNEAPOLIS — Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman dies at age 58 after battle with cancer Doleman, who starred for the Vikings, Falcons and 49ers, was a … Found inside – Page 485Standout defensive players included ends Reggie White of Philadelphia , Chris Doleman of Minnesota , and Bruce Smith of ... Ismail , norPro Football Hall of Fame in Canton , OH . mally a wide receiver , gained a career - high 108 yards in the ... ... the wife of 2012 Inductee Chris Doleman… NFL Hall of Famer Chris Doleman remembers the Boys Club of York in Pennsylvania as a second home—a safe haven where the outside wasn’t allowed in. 12 Nov 1989: Linebacker Chris Doleman of the Minnesota Vikings looks to make a … Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Combining career stats, common sense, and a host of intangibles, veteran sportswriter Chris Tomasson imagines an embarrassment of riches and sets the all-time All-Star Vikings lineup for the ages. From Wallace Wade to Heisman Trophy–winner Mark Ingram, current coach Nick Saban, and all points in between, Legends of Alabama Football chronicles the coaches, players, and events that placed Crimson Tide football on the national sports ... He was 58. Doleman, an Indianapolis native who played in college at Pittsburgh, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. Birthdate: October 16, 1961. Natalie Darwitz, Chris Doleman, Toni Stone among six inducted in Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame Jeff Day, Star Tribune 2/10/2021 Naspers Plans … But what makes the … 2012 — x-Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, … Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, whose enviable blend of speed and power made him one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during … Doleman was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time first-team All-Pro, recording 150.5 career sacks. He was 58. We remember Hall of Famer Chris Doleman - our honoree at last year's Merlin Olsen Luncheon at Super Bowl LIII. Chris Doleman, Hall of Fame Scourge of Quarterbacks, Dies at 58 January 30, 2020 Sports Chris Doleman, the Professional Soccer Corridor of Popularity defensive finish whose 150½ occupation sacks in 15 seasons, most commonly with the Minnesota Vikings, positioned him No. The athletes are all members of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, which was founded by Siegman in 1979. LaTresa Doleman, widow of Chris Doleman, class of 2012. MINNEAPOLIS — Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, whose enviable blend of speed and power made him one of the NFL’s most feared pass … This is not a book only about football, this is also a book about life, community, and the team that inspires a legacy. Found inside – Page 28Ditka , who was the NFL's Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1988 , was inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the College Football ... CHRIS DOLEMAN played for York's William Penn High School Bearcats from 1980-82 . Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman, who became one of the NFL’s most feared pass rushers during 15 seasons in the league, has died. Chris Doleman, a former NFL lineman who is in the Hall of Fame, says his trip to Israel and baptism there was 'an experience that can never be replicated. Positive people … He was fast, he was strong, he was crafty, he was mean — he wore #56 just like Lawrence Taylor, but less heard of. Doleman, an Indianapolis native, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012. He was 58. Hall of Fame defensive lineman Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Chris Doleman, a former York High football standout and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, died Tuesday at age 58 after a battle with brain cancer. Found inside... through a metal detector,” new inductee Chris Doleman says of the oldtimers. ... Madden finds someone with the Hall of Fame and requests they announce ... The Vikings and Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker offered their condolences in separate statements late Tuesday night. UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 29, 2020. Doleman is part of the 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame … Found inside – Page 311My understanding is he's not a Hall of Fame guy. ... Bruce Smith, Reggie White, Chris Doleman, Kevin Greene; the people who helped build this league, ... Hall of Fame defensive end Chris Doleman died Tuesday night after a two-year battle with cancer. One of the best pass rushers the NFL has ever seen, Doleman … … He was 58. Jimbo Covert inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame. Found inside – Page 51Remarked Hall of Famer and former teammate John Randle, “Chris Doleman had the ability to deliver the big play when you needed it. Found inside – Page 228Hall-Bound: QBs Kurt Warner and Peyton Manning, OG Alan Faneca, ... Sinclair Reggie White Michael Strahan Kevin Greene Chris Doleman Seattle Green Bay NY ... 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