Darryl Stingley

American football player and scout

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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