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Originally Posted by BigRedChief
The ESPN article on the story:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2734941
NEW YORK -- A leading forensic pathologist told The New York Times that brain damage suffered by former NFL defensive back Andre Waters may have led to his depression and ultimately his suicide.The forensic pathologist, Dr. Bennet Omalu of the University of Pittsburgh, told The Times that the condition of Waters' brain tissue was what would be expected in an 85-year-old man, and there were characteristics of someone being in the early stages of Alzheimer's. The doctor said he believes the brain damage had come from or had been quickened by successive concussions. |
Hence the NFL addage:
"See What You Are Hitting". His nickname was Andre "Dirty" Waters. He always led with the crown of his helmet.