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“How Could a Life of Such Promise End So Tragically?”
That was the simple yet startling question Lisa McHale asked, after describing her husband Tom, a Cornell University graduate, NFL veteran and one of far too many athletes whose lives ended as a result of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (C.T.E.). It’s … Continue reading
Eleanor Perfetto to Active & Retired Players: “Come Visit”
Last week, Baltimore Raven Wally Williams was interviewed on the 105.7 The Fan’s Norris and Davis Show. I did not listen to the show. But, I have been told that Williams was asked about bounties and whether or not he would have still … Continue reading
Haunting Words from Junior Seau
Junior Seau’s family has agreed to allow his brain to be examined by researchers into chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In this March 2012 article, Sports Illustrated’s Jim Trotter asked Seau about the perception that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was making the … Continue reading
Dear NFL Former Players Chapter Presidents: I am a former NFL player and the son of a former NFL player. My father (http://vshfm.com/inductees/inductee_details.php?inducteeID=81) thought he was doing the right thing for my mother when he selected the survivor’s benefit option … Continue reading
Open Letter to the Widows of 320 of Our Teammates
It’s hard for me and my fellow members of the NFLPA former players’ Baltimore chapter to know what you all must be feeling. On or around February 1, 2012, you learned that although your husband wanted you protected – he … Continue reading
Where’s the Outrage?
According to Sports Business Journal, the NFLPA spent $44 million for a “lockout insurance” policy that would have paid NFL players $200,000 each if the 2011 season had been cancelled. More than $6 million was spent on outside lawyers. Yet … Continue reading
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Maxie Baughan on Tom McHale
I had many rewarding experiences during my football career, many of which are documented in NFL Films and in highlight videos. As I look back, I have to say that one of the most gratifying roles I experiences was this … Continue reading
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Tagged Cornell University, Fourth & Goal, fourth and goal, Maxie Baughan, national football league, nfl, roger goodell, tom mchale
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Saints violated NFL’s ‘Bounty Rule’
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
‘They use you up’: Hall of Famer Dorsett suing NFL
By NANCY ARMOUR, HOWARD FENDRICH and MARTHA IRVINE, Associated Press Thursday, February 2, 2012 In this image take from video shot on Wednesday, Jan. 25,… In this image take from video shot on Wednesday, Jan. 25,… FILE – In this … Continue reading
The Voice – Special Edition
Here’s a special edition of The Voice, featuring profiles of John Unitas, Elvin Bethea, Conrad Dobler and Dwight Harrison. Published by Hausfeld LLP & Zelle Hofmann for retired NFL players. Continue reading
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