Monthly Archives: September 2009

Dementia Risk Seen in Players in NFL study

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

Results of NFL commissioned study shows need of NFL Alumni Association’s advocacy efforts to address these issues with solutions and not rhetoric. While this study is alarming it does leave some questions unanswered. Answers we hope will come sooner rather … Continue reading →

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NFLPA: 1 Team, 1 Voice, 1 Locker Room…3 Divisive Talking Points

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

Union’s Talking Points Undermine Mission of Uniting Retired Players  Last week the NFLPA’s Director of Retired Players, Andre Collins, sent out ‘Talking Points’ (scroll down to read) for retired players that directly attacked the noble mission of the newly refocused … Continue reading →

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2010 Toyota Prius Giveaway

Posted on September 24, 2009 by
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Lions Lose Another Legend

Posted on September 18, 2009 by

The Detroit Lions family has lost two legends in as many days as former offensive lineman Bob Kowalkowski passed Thursday night. Kowalkowski played 12 seasons in the NFL finishing his career with the Green Bay Packers in 1977. On Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Former Lions Coach Monte Clark Dies

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Earlier this morning the Detroit Lions announced that former head coach Monte Clark has lost his battle with a bone marrow malignancy. Clark passed away Wednesday evening at Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital, he was 72. Clark coached the Lions from … Continue reading →

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Current NFL Players Promise Brains to Concussion Research

Posted on September 14, 2009 by

Associated Press BOSTON — Three active NFL players are joining former players in agreeing to donate their brains after death to a Boston University medical school program that studies sports brain injuries. The donations by Matt Birk of the Baltimore … Continue reading →

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Fourth and Goal’s Bruce Laird to Appear on ESPN

Posted on September 11, 2009 by

A few weeks ago producers from ESPN contacted us about an upcoming episode of their investigative series Outside the Lines that will focus on NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith. After spending a day in front of the cameras and meeting … Continue reading →

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Retired NFL players get pro bono treatment from NJ doctors

Posted on September 8, 2009 by

by Michael O’keeffe/Daily News Sportswriter Woody Green figured the pain in his neck and back was like death and taxes – an unpleasant and unavoidable fact of life. But that was before chiropractor Joseph Salamone finished adjusting the former Kansas … Continue reading →

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Gridiron Gala to benefit Fourth & Goal Dire Need Fund

Posted on September 2, 2009 by

The Baltimore Football Club has announced it will be hosting a “Gridiron Gala” during the Ravens’ bye week on Saturday, October 24 that will benefit Fourth and Goal’s Dire Need Fund. With a Vegas style casino as its main attraction … Continue reading →

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