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Altitude could preclude Clark's playing

Associated Press

Monday, November 2, 2009

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark doesn't want his career to vanish in thin air. Clark became almost deathly ill after playing in Denver's mile-high altitude two years ago, losing his spleen and gall bladder plus 30 pounds due to medical complications that ended his season. The Steelers (5-2) play in Denver again on Monday, and Clark and coach Mike Tomlin haven't decided if he will suit up. "His physical health, his well-being, of course, is paramount," Tomlin said Monday. "W ...

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