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The severity was compounded because of congenital spinal stenosis, a condition that involves the narrowing of the spinal column. Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, "Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch fractures collarbone; TE Blake Jarwin, OL Cam Erving exit with knee injuries," 14 Sep. 2020

Franklin suspects Fredericks had congenital pulmonic stenosis, a narrowing of the valve that leads from the heart to the lungs, causing cyanosis or blueness. Karina Bland, The Arizona Republic, "In a hospital for children, a 70-year-old man gives hope for doctors and patients," 2 Sep. 2020

He was also diagnosed with pulmonary valve stenosis, multiple ventricular septal defects and other genetic anomalies. Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'He came here for a reason': After her infant son died, a nursing professor started raising funds to fight what killed him," 11 Aug. 2020

The narrowing is the result of spinal stenosis, a condition with which Vander Esch was born. Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, "Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch returns from surgery stronger, ready to lead," 6 Aug. 2020

The third player picked in the 2000 NFL Draft, Samuels started all 141 games of his career and was a six-time Pro Bowler with the Washington Redskins before spinal stenosis led to his abrupt retirement. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "11 former SEC stars on College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ballot," 16 June 2020

The third player picked in the 2000 NFL Draft, Samuels started all 141 games of his career and was a six-time Pro Bowler with the Washington Redskins before spinal stenosis led to his abrupt retirement. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "11 former SEC stars on College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ballot," 16 June 2020

The third player picked in the 2000 NFL Draft, Samuels started all 141 games of his career and was a six-time Pro Bowler with the Washington Redskins before spinal stenosis led to his abrupt retirement. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "11 former SEC stars on College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ballot," 16 June 2020

The third player picked in the 2000 NFL Draft, Samuels started all 141 games of his career and was a six-time Pro Bowler with the Washington Redskins before spinal stenosis led to his abrupt retirement. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, "11 former SEC stars on College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ballot," 16 June 2020

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