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Chase Stegall, a member of Depaul University Men’s Soccer Team and Son of Previous Nfl Player Milton Stegall was found dead in his dorm at the school’s Chicago Campus on Monday Morning, according to reports and school staff. He was 20.
Vice President and Director of Athletics Dewayne Peevy and head coach Mark Plotkin released a joint statement on Monday afternoon confirming the news of Stegall’s passing.
Chase Stegall, 20, performed in 16 games for Depaul University Lord’s football team this last season. He played two seasons, but saw no action on the field in his first year. (Courtesy of Depaul Athletics)
“We are the heart bridge of the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a beloved member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind -hearted friend,” the statement began.
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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Chases family, friends, teammates and everyone who loved him. In the coming days we will support Chases family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt throughout our whole athletics and the university family, and his memory will forever be part of Depaul University.”
File – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Wide Receiver Milt Stegall and Son Chase leaves the stadium after Saskatchewan Roughriders won CFLS 95. Gray Cup Football Championship in Toronto, November 25, 2007. (Reuters/Peace Greenslade)
The student-driven newspaper, Depaulia, Reported Tuesday that Stegall went “in his residence hall at the University’s Lincoln Park -Campus.” The cause of death has not been revealed.
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Chase is the son of earlier Cincinnati Bengals The wide receiver Milton Stegall, who played three seasons in the NFL before continuing to have a prominent career in the Canadian football league for 14 years.
File – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Mill Stegall leaves the field after their loss to Edmonton Eskimos in CFL Eastern Conference Semi -final football match in Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 8, 2008. (Reuters/Peace Greenslade)
Mill Stegall was a nine-time CFL All-Star and set up more items, including most careers touchdowns and single-season Touchdown record.
Chase Stegall was another at Depaul University. He performed in 16 games last season and scored his only goal for the season against Drake. He recorded nearly 400 minutes on soccer Field this year after not seeing any game action his first year.
Chase Stegall, 20, was found in his dorm room at Chicago -Campus on Monday morning, reported the student newspaper and referred to an E email from university officials. (Courtesy of Depaul Athletics)
