The Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony is normally a joyous time to honor the new inductees.
It is also a time to reflect on the new members' careers and lives, and sometimes it can be a sad occasion.
New Hall of Fame inductee Roger Craig, who played for the San Francisco 49ers during their dynasty run in the 80s, announced that he has dementia.
Craig believes he got the disease from concussions he had gotten over the years while playing. He and his family started to notice changes in him and chalked it up to old age.
"Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said. "Two things can be true: Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I could imagine. It helped shape the man I became. At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played, and I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn't feel right."
#craig #Football #hall
It is also a time to reflect on the new members' careers and lives, and sometimes it can be a sad occasion.
New Hall of Fame inductee Roger Craig, who played for the San Francisco 49ers during their dynasty run in the 80s, announced that he has dementia.
Craig believes he got the disease from concussions he had gotten over the years while playing. He and his family started to notice changes in him and chalked it up to old age.
"Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said. "Two things can be true: Football gave me opportunities beyond anything I could imagine. It helped shape the man I became. At the same time, we know more today about brain health than when I played, and I hope sharing my story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn't feel right."
#craig #Football #hall
3 months ago
