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Former Vikings Linebacker Hilgenberg Dead At 66

September 23rd, 2008

Stephen Rhodes

Posted in Minnesota Vikings

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NFL Gridiron Gab is deeply saddened to announce that former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Wally Hilgenberg has passed away after a loding battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease; he was 66. Hilgenberg died on Tuesday morning at his Lakeville, MN home, according to the Associated Press; he played in the NfL for 16 season, 12 of those with the Vikings from 1968 to 1979.