Dave Duerson
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Former Patriots LB Ted Johnson: Seau's death a 'tipping point'
More ... Seau shot himself in the chest on May 2, echoing last year's suicide of former Chicago Bears defensive back Dave Duerson . Duerson left a note asking for his brain to be studied for signs of brain trauma; no link has been established between
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Brandon Marshall reflects on passing of Junior Seau
go of the things that had me in bondage." Marshall believes treatment saved his life. "Junior Seau, Kenny McKinley, Dave Duerson , Brandon Marshall, etc. I am the only one in that group who is living because I got help before it was too late."
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Seau's brain to be requested by Boston University
brain injuries and its connection to football players in the past. The same researchers examined former Chicago Bears player Dave Duerson 's brain after he killed himself. They found that he showed signs of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a disease
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4. 1983 Bears
Mike Ditka had a successful 11-year stint as the Bears coach, but couldn't have won the Super Bowl or made the playoffs seven times without the class of '83: tackle Jimbo Covert (first round), wide receiver Willie Gault (first round), cornerback Mike Richardson (second round), safety Dave Duerson ...
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Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year to be announced Feb. 4
linebacker Chicago Bears 1989 Warren Moon, quarterback Houston Oilers 1988 Steve Largent, wide receiver Seattle Seahawks 1987 Dave Duerson , safety Chicago Bears 1986 Reggie Williams, linebacker Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Dwight Stephenson, center Miami Dolphins
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Longtime NFL player Lew Carpenter had brain damage
in games." Concussions are a growing concern among sports leagues, especially since the suicide of NFL defensive back Dave Duerson and the death of NHL enforcer Derek Boogaard; both were found to suffer from CTE, which can cause memory loss, disorientation
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Former NFL player in hostage standoff claims mental defect
saving Brown's life. The statement also said the family believes Brown may suffer from the same type of brain trauma as Dave Duerson , the former Chicago Bears and Notre Dame star who committed suicide in February. The statement said Brown had become suspicious
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Former NFL players to participate in brain-disease research
Dr. Ann McKee has found CTE in more than 50 former athletes; in the past year alone, the list has included sports stars Dave Duerson of the NFL and Rick Martin of the NHL. Linked to repeated brain trauma, CTE is associated with symptoms such as memory
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First fan: Obama celebrates 1985 Bears at White House
autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system and can cause paralysis. He was unable to attend. And Obama paid tribute to Dave Duerson , a safety on the defense that was the backbone of the team, who committed suicide in February after asking his family to
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Nobama for Hampton: Ex-Bears great skips White House visit
the years since they massacred the Patriots 46-10 in the Super Bowl. Their heart and soul, Walter Payton, has passed. Dave Duerson left us in tragic fashion. And the lovable William "Refrigerator" Perry has endured chaos and personal struggles since
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Reading the Defense: Landry hoping for big debut vs. Dallas
three interceptions? Need a defensive back? Take your pick. The Bears certainly did - the quartet of Leslie Frazier, Dave Duerson , Gary Fencik and Mike Richardson combined for 20 interceptions and two touchdowns. Anyway, enough of that stroll down
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Family says troubled ex-player Brown might have brain trauma
believe he might suffer from the same type of brain trauma as Dave Duerson , the former Chicago Bears star who committed suicide in ..... suffering from symptoms similar to those experienced by the late Dave Duerson and were caused by the many notable collisions during Corwin
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NFL Hall of Famers call for better benefits in next CBA
on. We need to support these men and do what's right. These men earned it." Several players referenced Bears safety Dave Duerson , who committed suicide amid mounting financial and personal issues, and potential effects from concussions. "I don
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Walter Payton Man of the Year winners
linebacker Chicago Bears 1989 Warren Moon, quarterback Houston Oilers 1988 Steve Largent, wide receiver Seattle Seahawks 1987 Dave Duerson , safety Chicago Bears 1986 Reggie Williams, linebacker Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Dwight Stephenson, center Miami Dolphins
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Doctors find Duerson had 'moderately advanced' brain damage
BOSTON -- The Boston University center that studies brain injuries to professional athletes says former NFL player Dave Duerson had brain damage when he committed suicide in February. The Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at the
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Friends, family pay respects to Duerson in Chicago
CHICAGO -- Friends and family paid their respects to former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson at a memorial at a Chicago church on Saturday. A four-time Pro Bowl pick who played on Super Bowl winners with the Bears and
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NFL urging states to pass youth football concussion laws
suicide of a former NFL player last week highlighted the urgency of the issue for the league. Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest, and The New York Times reported that he asked that his brain be examined
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Uncertainty about Tebow leaves Broncos with draft dilemma
those fixes won't take long. R.I.P. Ollie Matson and Dave Duerson Sad news hit the NFL late last week. Hall of Fame running ..... football player I've ever seen." Former Bears safety Dave Duerson took his life , leaving most of his former teammates stunned
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Former Bears star Duerson shot self, wanted brain probed
Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson , whose body was found Thursday in Sunny Isles, Fla., was killed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest and asked
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Ex-NFL safety Duerson found dead; police await word on cause
CHICAGO -- Dave Duerson , a four-time Pro Bowl safety who played on Super Bowl winners ..... Miami-Dade Police Detective Robert Williams said the body of a Dave Duerson was found Thursday in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Computer records
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Chiefs G Waters named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year | NFL.com
Cincinnati Bengals 1990 Mike Singletary Chicago Bears 1989 Warren Moon Houston Oilers 1988 Steve Largent Seattle Seahawks 1987 Dave Duerson Chicago Bears 1986 Reggie Williams Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Dwight Stephenson Miami Dolphins 1984 Marty Lyons New York Jets
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Finalists named for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award | NFL.com
Cincinnati Bengals 1990 Mike Singletary Chicago Bears 1989 Warren Moon Houston Oilers 1988 Steve Largent Seattle Seahawks 1987 Dave Duerson Chicago Bears 1986 Reggie Williams Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Dwight Stephenson Miami Dolphins 1984 Marty Lyons New York Jets
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Cardinals QB Warner picked as Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year | NFL.com
1991 T Anthony Munoz Bengals 1990 LB Mike Singletary Bears 1989 QB Warren Moon Oiler 1988 WR Steve Largent Seahawks 1987 S Dave Duerson Bears 1986 LB Reggie Williams Bengals 1985 C Dwight Stephenson Dolphins 1984 T Marty Lyons Jets 1983 K Rolf Benirschke Chargers
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Lions V Bears
Lions V Bears Dave Duerson 1987 winner. Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images




