Daily Sun Football Article: "Love of game, life of pain"
This was on the front page of the sports section on Sunday, April 26th.
Five Villagers, all former football players, were interviewed for this article. The subheading was, "Five Villagers recall their days playing on the gridiron, and the ultimate price they continue to pay."
You might still have this news article at home. It's well worth reading. I didn't realize the extent that football players suffer a lifetime of multiple health issues. Basically, what was expressed was a fear of the future due to multiple surgeries and daily aches and pains.
Multiple concussions and the risk of dementia is a big part of it but it's not the only worry. Many former football players have had knee, ankle and foot injuries to the point where they can hardly walk.
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