NFL Star Kills Himself After Battling Depression Caused By Concussion During Career

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NFL Star Kills Himself After Battling Depression Caused By Concussion During Career

04-23-12, 12:54 PM

Former NFL star kills himself after lifetime of depression 'brought on by concussion during career' - the SECOND in a year

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2133869/Ray-Easterling-dead-NFL-star-kills-lifetime-depression-brought-concussion.html

The 62-year-old, who police say shot himself at his home in Richmond, Virginia, played for the Atlanta Falcons during the 1970s and later sued the NFL over its handling of concussions.
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04-23-12, 01:01 PM

yeah it's kinda sad but we'll see a lot more of these news with all the contact sports that can lead to concussions. let's face it, our brain just floats around in our skull. it wasn't meant to be bounced around and get bruised time and time again.
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04-23-12, 03:43 PM

Hate to see these stories
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04-23-12, 03:45 PM

NFL as we knew it aint no more... The NFL as we know it wont look the same in 10yrs
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04-23-12, 03:45 PM

NFL is tough on most all the players, many destroyed lives
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