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Chris Doleman was drafted as a linebacker out of the University of Pittsburgh by the Minnesota Vikings as the fourth player overall in the 1985 NFL Draft.
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He was moved to a starting defensive end position for the final three games of his second season before assuming the full-time role as starter at the spot in his third year.
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In 1987 Doleman registered the first of six sack titles with the Vikings.
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His finest season came in 1989 when he led the NFL with 21 sacks, just one shy of the single-season record at the time.
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He retired as the fourth-ranked sack leader of all-time with 150.5 sacks.
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Doleman was extremely durable. He missed only two games due to injury during his 15-season, 232-game NFL career.
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Doleman is a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.
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Chris was named to eight Pro Bowls during his career.
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Chris during the Super Bowl XLVI coin toss.
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Doleman being measured for his gold jacket.
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Doleman visited the Hall of Fame in March to prep for August.
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Doleman being measured for his bust.