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Former Seahawks Running Back Dan Doornink Dies

Former Seahawks Running Back Dan Doornink Dies
World Sports · 23:21:57 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Former Seattle Seahawks running back Dan Doornink has died, according to reports on November 1, 2026. Doornink, known as "Dr. Dan" during his playing career, spent seven seasons with the Seahawks from 1979 to 1985 after beginning his NFL career with the New York Giants. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

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