Monthly Archives: January 2009

Head Trauma a Major Issue for NFL

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

Bob Glauber/NEWSDAY TAMPA, Fla. The most compelling story at Super Bowl XLIII wasn’t anywhere near Raymond James Stadium, where upward of 4,000 reporters, celebrities, kooks and even an attention-seeking transvestite were gathered yesterday for media day. It was in a … Continue reading →

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Allen out at Screen Actor’s Guild

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

A couple of weeks ago we hinted at the fact that former NFLPA exec. Doug Allen was having problems convincing the Board of the Screen Actors Guild to retain him as national executive director and cheif negotiator, you can read … Continue reading →

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New Findings Linking Football & Progressive Brain Damage

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Here’s some news to watch out for coming out of Tampa on Tuesday afternoon. At 3 p.m. eastern, Boston University School of Medicine’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) and the non-profit Sports Legacy Institute will announce the … Continue reading →

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Nixon’s Letter to NFLPA Executive Committee & Player Reps

Posted on January 23, 2009 by

If you’ve been surfing this site for long you know when former Buffalo Bill Jeff Nixon pens an article or letter someone’s about to get punched with some cold hard facts. In his latest letter, which is linked below, is … Continue reading →

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The BIG Payback (Part One)

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

by Michael Louis-Ingram/BlackAthelete.net Item: In San Francisco on January 13, Judge William Alsup upholds a $28.1 million dollar award approved last November in a class action suit by over 2000 retired NFL players against their union, NFL Players Association and … Continue reading →

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Retired Players Lose a Friend, America Loses a Hero

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Retired players lost a great supporter yesterday and America lost a great hero. Former Cleveland Browns receiver Dante Lavelli passed away at the age of 85. “Gluefingers” Lavelli had many accomplishments on the field but his influence is felt even … Continue reading →

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First down and I can’t get up

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

As advocates for retired players we often receive correspondence from former greats who are searching for information regarding benefits from the NFL/NFLPA Alliance and worker’s compensation. Educating the retired player on eligible benefits is part of our mission at Fourth … Continue reading →

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Arnett, “State by State” Movement to Force Anti-Trust Hearing

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

We received a letter a couple of days ago from the great Jon Arnett that addresses several of our concerns in regards to the retired player. In addition, Jon suggests retired players begin contacting their Senators to request a review … Continue reading →

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NFLPA Interviewing Candidates Today & Tomorrow

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

Pro football guru Mike Florio over at www.profootballtalk.com is reporting this morning that sources tell him the NFLPA Executive Committee is interviewing candidates today and tomorrow to become the union’s next Executive Director. Florio’s sources say the interviews are taking … Continue reading →

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Questions for the NFLPA Leadership

Posted on January 14, 2009 by

by John Hogan Now that Judge Alsup has denied all of the NFLPA’s post-trial motions in the Class Action law suit, will the NFLPA spend more union money to pursue an appeal? Who decides whether an appeal is warranted? Acting … Continue reading →

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