Doleman played college football at Pittsburgh and was selected by Minnesota in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft. He spent his first nine seasons with the Vikings, collecting a league-high 21 sacks in 1989.
The 6-foot-5 Doleman also played for the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco before finishing his career back with Minnesota in 1999. He had 150½ sacks in 232 games. He was a first-team All-Pro selection twice and made eight Pro Bowls.
Doleman, an Indianapolis native, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.
“Chris was a great example for players past and present, as he embodied all the best characteristics of a Viking — resilience, toughness and a competitive spirit,“ the Vikings said in a statement Tuesday night. “Chris always carried himself with dignity and class. Vikings fans worldwide will greatly miss him.“
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