Monthly Archives: December 2008

Why it’s important for wives to attend meetings

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

As the alarm rings loudly at 3 a.m. each morning she rolls over and touches the worn and tired face of her beloved husband. The feel of his warm skin tells her they’ve made it through another night. She makes … Continue reading →

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Time to Reconsider Players’ Wives

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

To members of the NFL/NFLPA Alliance, First, let me thank you for all of your efforts on behalf of the NFL Retired Players. After I wrote to Harry Carson I spoke to him at length about this issue discussed in … Continue reading →

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Only 10 days remain before one lucky person receives keys to new Toyota Matrix

Posted on December 17, 2008 by

Time is running out to purchase tickets for your chance of winning a new Toyota Matrix that will be given away at the “Greats of ’58″ event on December 26. Raffle tickets are only $10 and your odds of winning … Continue reading →

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‘Real Housewives’ May Provide NFL Labor Roadmap

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

Commentary by Scott Soshnick/Bloomberg.com Here’s an idea drawn from reality TV: National Football League players ought to invite their wives to participate in the next round of labor negotiations. No group will fight harder for an athlete’s needs. Even better, … Continue reading →

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RPAA calls on support for retired player families

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

Gentlemen, We have all had the opportunity to read the NY Times article and the responses from many of you are not only smart but compassionate.  None of us live, grow, prosper or perhaps for some simply survive in this world … Continue reading →

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Barred from NFL Meeting, Wives of Ailing Ex-Players Speak Out

Posted on December 13, 2008 by

Alan Schwarz/NY Times BETHESDA, Md. — As the wife of a former N.F.L. player with degenerative dementia, Eleanor Perfetto finds herself performing the most basic tasks for her husband, Ralph Wenzel: she feeds him, bathes him and tries to explain … Continue reading →

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Are all retired players on Medicare?

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

“This ensures that every retiree can afford some level of supplemental coverage above basic Medicare.” – Acting NFLPA Executive Director Richard Berthelsen In the words of ESPN College Game Day analyst Lee Corso, not so fast my friend. Retirees who … Continue reading →

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Report: NFLPA earned a record $35 million

Posted on December 12, 2008 by

Most revenue of any other sports union according to financial reports By Daniel Kaplan/SportsBusinessJournal NORTH CAROLINA — The NFL Players Association earned $181 million on revenue of $955 million during the last decade, far and away the most revenue of … Continue reading →

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Comcast SportsNet Official Media Partner of Greats of ’58 Event

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

Comcast SportsNet has announced it has become a Media Partner of the 50th Anniversary of the 1958 NFL Championship Game, “The Greatest Game Ever Played” event to be held December 26th at the Geppi Entertainment Club Level of M&T Bank … Continue reading →

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Seven Years Later: Same Questions, Same Issues Concern Retired Player

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

It’s been seven long years since the Baltimore Chapter of NFLPA Retired Players addressed concerns related to pensions in its letter below. As you’ll see, the letter was distributed to all the chapters and copies were sent to then president … Continue reading →

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