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A ref collapsing like that is scary.
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Referee Bert Smith Told He Had Blood Clot in Lung After Collapsing at NCAA Tournament | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
Fellas, it is okay to leave work and get a complete checkup when you pass out on the job.
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The 56-year-old Buffalo native explained the doctor tricked him into sitting on the stretcher and quickly strapped him in, which led to the memorable photos of the referee looking disgruntled as he was wheeled off the court for further evaluation.
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Smith said Trammel's work to diagnose the problem and the fact that his collapse came in a crowded environment with medical workers on scene may have saved his life.
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