NFL Hall of Fame Defensive End Chris Doleman Dead at 58 The hall's president and CEO, David Baker, says the 15-year veteran died after a <br />long battle with cancer. David Baker, via statement The Vikings originally selected Doleman in the 1985 NFL Draft's first round. The defensive end, who registered <br />21 sacks in 1989, spent his first <br />nine seasons with Minnesota. He also played for the Falcons and 49ers before retiring in 1999. Doleman, an eight-time Pro Bowler, ended his career with 150 1/2 career sacks. In 2012, he then inducted in <br />pro football's Hall of Fame. Vikings, via statement
