Chargers Game-Day Staffer Dies

by Steve Nichols on Oct 20, 2009 2:09 PM MDT

From the Associated Press -

SAN DIEGO - A member of the San Diego Chargers' game-day staff died 12 hours after falling out of the press box before the Denver Broncos played the San Diego Chargers on Monday night.

Walt Daniels, 66, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sharp Memorial Hospital, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office said.

Daniels appeared to sustain a head injury after falling about 25 to 30 feet out of a booth that was to be used by Broncos assistant coaches and landing on the loge level.

He was administered CPR before being taken to the hospital.

Workers later cleaned up a puddle of blood.

The accident happened about three hours before kickoff and delayed the opening of the gates by about 40 minutes.

"The San Diego Chargers' family is greatly saddened by the loss of Walt Daniels," the team said in a statement. "Walt loved the team and loved working in the press box on game days for more than 20 years. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this most difficult time."

Our thoughts and prayers from MHR go out to the family of Mr. Daniels, and to the Charger's community.

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My condolences to his family, the Chargers, and their fans.

How extremely sad.

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by jubei on Oct 20, 2009 2:39 PM MDT reply actions

That's sad and unfortunate.

by bfree2bronc on Oct 20, 2009 2:43 PM MDT reply actions

Wow...so sorry to hear this.

Sincere condolences to the Bolts community….

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by Broncs Cheer on Oct 20, 2009 2:49 PM MDT reply actions

I heard about this on ESPN.com before the game and it made me sick. There are some very disrespectful posters over at ESPN's boards

That is extremely sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the Chargers organization.

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by Troy Hufford on Oct 20, 2009 2:58 PM MDT reply actions

Such sad news

Condolences to his family and friends and all of the Bolts community

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by BlobTheMagnificent on Oct 20, 2009 3:13 PM MDT reply actions

That sucks, my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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by Darin H on Oct 20, 2009 3:22 PM MDT reply actions

Condolences to the Chargers and Mr. Daniels’ family.

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by DesertBroncoFan on Oct 20, 2009 4:13 PM MDT reply actions

Extending condolences for his loss.

That he loved the Chargers and working in the press box on game days – and that he was 66 yrs old and could have simply retired says a lot about him. He will be missed.

by Blackknigh on Oct 20, 2009 6:44 PM MDT reply actions