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THE NFL’S PRE-AUGUST 04, 2011, FORGOTTEN WIDOWS

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

The exclusion of the beneficiaries of the BELOVED LEGENDS who were taken away from their loved ones before 11:59 pm of August 3, 2011, from receiving the Legacy Fund increase, is an absolute disgrace to the world of professional football.  … Continue reading →

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Saints violated NFL’s ‘Bounty Rule’

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Associated Press March 5, 2012 Now that the NFL has uncovered a big-money bounty program for players in New Orleans, it likely will zero in on other teams Gregg Williams worked for. That means the Titans, Redskins, Jaguars and Bills … Continue reading →

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“You Were Always on My Mind”

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

by Bruce Laird Country music often filled the Baltimore Colts’ locker room in the late ‘70s, compliments of my teammates with Southern roots. I was reminded of those days – and in particular, of Willie Nelson’s iconic “You Were Always … Continue reading →

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Freddie Solomon, 59, dies after nine-month battle with cancer

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Tampa Bay Times By Andrew Meacham and Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Freddie Solomon dies after a nine-month battle with cancer, leaving a huge legacy. TAMPA – Freddie Solomon was called by many endearing names during … Continue reading →

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One Team, One Locker Room?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

One Team, One Locker Room At a meeting with the NFL on September 15, I asked repeatedly about retired players’ widows and families. The other retired players’ representatives and I were assured that, contingent upon the retired players’ pension designation, … Continue reading →

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The road to NFL retirement

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

The decision to move on doesn’t come down to just economics. It’s also emotional. by Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN.com The family RV rolled into Naples, Fla., just after dawn Wednesday, 22½ hours after Matt Birk left Maryland with his wife, six … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: LEGACY BENEFIT MEETING TOMORROW

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

A reminder that retired NFL players are invited to join Fourth & Goal on Tuesday, February 7, in Lutherville, Md., to learn more about the Legacy Benefit and how it will affect you. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 6:00 p.m. – … Continue reading →

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John Hogan: Response to NFLAA Press Conference

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

by John Hogan February 3, 2012 I wanted to submit some comments — in response to the NFL Alumni press conference at the Super Bowl: 1.  It would appear those gentlemen were paid to attend (or at least their expenses … Continue reading →

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NFL alumni board defends director

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

by AJ Perez Updated Feb 3, 2012 2:00 AM ET       INDIANAPOLIS Members of the NFL Alumni Association board of directors voiced their support for executive director George Martin at a news conference Thursday, a week after a FOXSports.com … Continue reading →

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NFL widows seek share of fund

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

by AJ Perez Updated Feb 3, 2012 9:19 AM ET INDIANAPOLIS Sylvia Mackey read from her notes written on a sheet torn off a yellow legal pad, although she shed it to ask her final question of NFL Players Association … Continue reading →

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