Daily Archives: February 9, 2008

Bitter batter for the old guard

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He succeeded in the trenches at Super Bowls and bargaining tables, but NFL union boss Gene Upshaw is under siege again — only this time he’s butting heads with angry, hurting vets from his generation I never believed in ghosts. … Continue reading →

Posted in former players, gene upshaw, nfl alumni, nfl pension, nfl retirees, nflpa

Repeated concussions led to wrestler Chris Benoit’s suicide says documentary

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By The Canadian Press TORONTO – Canadian wrestling star Chris Benoit’s brain was so badly damaged when he killed himself and his family that he shouldn’t be held responsible for his actions, a new CBC documentary suggests. Medical research indicates … Continue reading →

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NFL Retired Players Discount Prescription Program

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NFL Retired Players Discount Prescription Program Click on the link above to view information concerning the NFL’s new discount prescription program for retired players.

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Joe Ferguson battles leukemia

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On “Your Today in Western New York,” Ferguson’s former teammate, Joe DeLamielleure, said he’s been talking to the team’s old trainer for updates. “I’m one of 10 children, but I consider (Joe Ferguson) more of a brother than my brothers, … Continue reading →

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