Darryl Stingley (1951-2007)
The Boston Globe / Boston.com
Darryl Stingley is carted off the field after he was hit hard by Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum in a game on August 12, 1978. The collision broke his neck and left Stingley a quadriplegic. Stingley passed away Thursday at the age of 55.
Darryl Stingley is carted off the field after he was hit hard by Oakland Raiders safety Jack Tatum in a game on August 12, 1978. The collision broke his neck and left Stingley a quadriplegic.

Stingley passed away Thursday at the age of 55.
(Globe File Photo)