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  1. Porter, 50, the 1982 World Series Most Valuable Player who later became known for overcoming drug abuse, died accidentally from the “toxic effects of cocaine,” a Kansas City-area medical examiner announced Aug. 12 in a news conference.

  2. An autopsy found he had died of "toxic effects of cocaine." The autopsy indicated that the level of cocaine in Porter's system—consistent with recreational use—induced a condition called excited delirium (a diagnosis that is now rejected by the medical community) that caused his heart to stop. [10]

  3. Aug 13, 2002 · KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former All-Star catcher Darrell Porter had cocaine in his system when he died, according to autopsy results released Monday. Porter, 50, had a level of cocaine in his system...

  4. Aug 7, 2002 · Darrell Porter, the All-Star catcher who overcame drug and alcohol addiction to become the most valuable player of the 1982 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was found dead Monday at a...

  5. Jan 4, 2012 · Young said that Porter did not die from an overdose, but from excited delirium, which causes “behavior that is agitated, bizarre, and potentially violent,” and stopped his heart.”30 He left behind his wife, Deanne, and three children, Lindsey, 20; Jeff, 18; and Ryan, 14.

  6. Aug 7, 2002 · Porter, 50, was found dead next to his car at 5:26 p.m. Monday at La Benite Park along the Missouri River. An autopsy Tuesday failed to determine the cause of death.

  7. Aug 5, 2002 · Former All-Star catcher Darrell Porter, the Most Valuable Player of the 1982 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was found dead in a park in suburban Kansas City. He was 50.

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