Mr. P Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 WALTERBORO, SC (WCSC) - Former Walterboro star and NFL player Norman Hand died Friday morning in Colleton County at the age of 37. A cause of death has not been released by the county coroner. "Norman Hand, 37 years old, collapsed at his residence around 11 this morning. He was taken to the Colleton Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 12:39 p.m. The cause of death is pending an autopsy. There is no foul play suspected," said the Colleton County coroner. Hand was an honorable mention All-American by Parade Magazine and USA Today his senior season at Walterboro. He was also named the SCHSL Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1990. He went on to play at the University of Mississippi after transferring from Itawamba Junior College. He had 3.5 sacks his senior year with the Rebels and was a second team All-SEC selection. From there, Hand was drafted in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins in 1995 and went on to have a 10 year career in the league playing with the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants. He ended his pro career after the 2004 season with 22.5 sacks and 2 interceptions. Hand was the first football player to reach the NFL from Walterboro. His family issued a brief statement Friday afternoon: "Our beloved Norman was brought to the hospital earlier today. He was unresponsive and resuscitation not successful. He passed away early this afternoon surrounded by his family. Respect for our family will be greatly appreciated as we mourn this incomprehensible loss. We ask that you focus on Norman's life and the contributions he made rather than on his untimely death." http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=12484127 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringe Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 i actually remember him. RIP, Mr. Hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 37 years old. Wow. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeMesiS Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronxRik Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Former Walterboro star and NFL player Norman Hand died Friday morning in Colleton County at the age of 37. A cause of death has not been released by the county coroner. It's Spicoli's fault, he killed Mr. Hand with a pizza. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treehugger Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 37, man. Hope it wasn't drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jranieli Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 37, man. Hope it wasn't drugs. My guess would be complications from being over 300lbs most of his life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandolphScott Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Wow, that is terrible. 37 is just way too young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinBlue Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 "The old die, and the young might" (anonymous) Damn shame. Too young to buy the farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlb37 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 37, man. Hope it wasn't drugs. probably his heart ( just guessing ). Long term effects of PEDs though? Could be. Tough thing to study because so few former users will admit they took them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted May 17, 2010 Author Share Posted May 17, 2010 Heart disease was the cause of Norman Hand's Death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMFP Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutmartyr Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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