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Medical examiner: Gary Tinsley died of enlarged heart

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Gary Tinsley
This 2011 photo of college football linebacker Gary Tinsley was provided by the University of Minnesota. Tinsley was found dead in his campus apartment, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Minneapolis. The cause of death wasn't immediately released. Tinsley, 22, was from Jacksonville, Fla.
AP photo/University of Minnesota

The Hennepin County Medical Examiner says football player Gary Tinsley died of an enlarged heart.

Tinsley was found unresponsive April 6 in his campus apartment. The medical examiner's office said he died of natural causes.

Tinsley played for the University of Minnesota Gophers in 44 games, and started in every game for the last two seasons. The 22-year-old senior from Jacksonville, Florida, was weeks away from receiving his degree.

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Gary Tinsley
This 2011 photo of college football linebacker Gary Tinsley was provided by the University of Minnesota. Tinsley was found dead in his campus apartment, Friday, April 6, 2012, in Minneapolis. The cause of death wasn't immediately released. Tinsley, 22, was from Jacksonville, Fla.
AP photo/University of Minnesota
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Gary Tinsley
Minnesota Gary Tinsley (51) plays against Northwestern during an NCAA football game, Saturday Oct. 2, 2010 in Minneapolis.
AP Photo/Paul Battaglia