Darryl Stingley
American football player and scout

Born
September 18th, 1951
73 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders from 1973 to 1978. Suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a game against the New England Patriots in 1978, which left him paralyzed. After retiring, took on roles in scouting and community engagement, focusing on helping others with disabilities and raising awareness about spinal injuries.
Played wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders
Suffered a spinal cord injury impacting his career
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