Monthly Archives: June 2009

Former Pro’s to Bartend for Charity

Posted on June 10, 2009 by

Here’s a charity event that differs from celebrity golf tournaments we’re accustomed to attending. On Saturday, June 13, former pro athletes Ken Singleton (MLB), Willie Wilson (MLB), Chris Mohr (NFL) and Fourth and Goal President Bruce Laird (NFL) will serve … Continue reading →

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Phil Sheridan: Remembering the cost of NFL violence

Posted on June 9, 2009 by

By Phil Sheridan Philly Inquirer Sports Columnist They are the men the NFL would like us to forget, the limping and debilitated and destitute legions we cheered on Sunday afternoons. Truth be told, they are the men we’d like to … Continue reading →

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New NFL Player Care Program: Spine Eval & Treatment

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ATLANTA–The Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital is one of five hospitals chosen to participate in the NFL’s new spine treatment program for retired players. The program is designed to make specialists available to evaluate and treat spine-related … Continue reading →

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Impact of Work Stoppage on NFL Disability Benefits

Posted on June 8, 2009 by

In his weekly Monday Morning Quarterback column Sports Illustrated’s Peter King reports that NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith is pushing for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement to be completed by spring of 2010 so retired players want have their benefits slashed. … Continue reading →

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Football & Broadcast Legend Irv Cross on Settlement & More

Posted on June 6, 2009 by

On the Adderley v. NFLPA Settlement…Great NEWS!! If this holds up. Thanks and congratulations to Bernie, Herb and the “Flea.” What do you think the possibilities would be if all retired players, wives and caregivers came together under one banner? … Continue reading →

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Sources: NFLPA settles Adderley suit

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

(ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF RETIRED PLAYER CLASS MEMBERS) By Chris Mortensen ESPN.com In clear action that supports new executive director DeMaurice Smith’s call for unity between active and retired players, the NFL Players Association has settled the Herb Adderley lawsuit for … Continue reading →

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Chris Mortensen reporting $26M settlement for retired players

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

BREAKING NEWS ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen is reporting that the NFLPA has settled the lawsuit with retired players that resulted in an earlier $28.1 million judgement.

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Former Colt Mike Wood Passes Away

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

from release by University of Cincinnati CINCINNATI – Mike Woods, the University of Cincinnati football team’s first consensus All-American, died on May 28, 2009 in Cleveland at the age of 54. Woods played for UC from 1975-77 and was UC’s … Continue reading →

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Retired Kicker Uses Benefits to Finish Degree

Posted on June 3, 2009 by

Last week we were made aware of a benefit funded by the NFL and NFLPA that allows retired players to complete their college degree. The way we understand the program, vested players who have not finished their college degrees can … Continue reading →

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D Smith’s office sustains fire,water damage

Posted on June 2, 2009 by

UPDATE: SI’s Peter King is reporting there is concern that former E.D. Gene Upshaw’s artifacts may have been damaged. Chris Mortensen of ESPN is reporting a small fire broke out in NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith’s office and a bathroom … Continue reading →

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