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Troy Stark

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Troy Stark
No. 64
Position:Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born:(1973-01-02)January 2, 1973
Canandaigua, New York, U.S.
Died:June 1, 2001(2001-06-01) (aged 28)
Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
College:Georgia
Undrafted:1996
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Troy Stark (January 2, 1973 – June 1, 2001) was an American football offensive lineman. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He was traded to the New York Jets during training camp and was released during training camp in 1997. He also played for the New York/New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL in 2001. He played in college at the University of Georgia. Stark died on June 1, 2001, due to complications from a blood clot following knee surgery. The blood clot was thought to have jarred loose during intense physical therapy and it then travelled to his lungs.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "PLUS: PRO FOOTBALL; Former XFL Player Is Found Dead". The New York Times. June 3, 2001.
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