Troy Stark
American football player (1973–2001)
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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]
PositionOffensive lineman
BornJanuary 2, 1973
Canandaigua, New York, U.S.
Canandaigua, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2001 (aged 28)
Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S.
Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
| No. 64 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 2, 1973 Canandaigua, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 2001 (aged 28) Peachtree City, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 310 lb (141 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia |
| NFL draft | 1996: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
