Comped 530 Posted September 24 4 hours ago, polar duck said: Brett Favre diagnosed with Parkinson's. It doesn't look particularly advanced, plus I assume he has the kind of money where he can take the sort of drugs MJF has financed this shit out of without having to worry about affording it... Thus a better outcome for him. Definitely will QO, but I don't think for at least a decade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,979 Posted September 25 8 hours ago, Comped said: It doesn't look particularly advanced, plus I assume he has the kind of money where he can take the sort of drugs MJF has financed this shit out of without having to worry about affording it... Thus a better outcome for him. Definitely will QO, but I don't think for at least a decade. Thanks for suggesting Brett Favre might QO. I've never even remotely followed American football, yet I know who fucking Brett Favre is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 530 Posted September 25 17 minutes ago, drol said: I've never even remotely followed American football, yet I know who fucking Brett Favre is. Not everyone in the UK does. Or the US for that matter. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,630 Posted September 25 8 minutes ago, Comped said: Not everyone in the UK does. Or the US for that matter. He's a pretty well known person in the USA...unless you are young or under a rock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,979 Posted September 25 In Italy we know Tom Brady and Brett Favre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Il Magneto 18 Posted September 25 Breff Favre Ben Stiller's nemesis in There's Something About Mary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,004 Posted September 25 My utter disinterest in sport is well established. I still have known the name Brett Favre for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoorSlammer 564 Posted September 25 I don't follow American football and I've never seen There's Something About Mary, yet I still know who Brett Favre is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted September 25 I've seen the name somewhere, but couldn't have told you who he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polar duck 876 Posted September 29 Bad week for Minnesota Vikings QBs: Tommy Kramer diagnosed with dementia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,630 Posted September 29 43 minutes ago, polar duck said: Bad week for Minnesota Vikings QBs: Tommy Kramer diagnosed with dementia. It should be noted that he found out over a year ago and announced his diagnosis after Brett Favre went public. In addition, he has around 2-10 years left with the outlook leaning towards shorter than longer. This is a routine reminder that there are likely many older NFL players with serious health issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 361 Posted October 4 Billy Shaw dies at 85 https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-legend-hall-of-fame-guard-billy-shaw-dies-at-85 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 430 Posted October 4 3 minutes ago, livingbygrace said: Billy Shaw dies at 85 https://www.nfl.com/news/bills-legend-hall-of-fame-guard-billy-shaw-dies-at-85 The greatest player to never play in the NFL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 361 Posted October 5 Greg Landry dies age 77 https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/10/04/detroit-lions-ex-quarterback-greg-landry-dies-at-77/75523565007/ Wow two well known players in a single day. Yikes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Estuarian Float 97 Posted October 14 Denver Broncos assistant coach Zack Grossi, 35, diagnosed with cancer in the chest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 361 Posted October 14 9 minutes ago, Estuarian Float said: Denver Broncos assistant coach Zack Grossi, 35, diagnosed with cancer in the chest. How sad and devastating. So young to have to deal with this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted October 17 Whit Tucker, a Canadian Football League Hall of Famer and Ottawa Rough Rider legend, has died. He was 83. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/former-ottawa-rough-riders-great-and-cfl-hall-of-famer-whit-tucker-dies-at-83-1.7076310 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 430 Posted November 2 Dub Jones dead at 99 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,658 Posted November 2 11 minutes ago, RetroGamer47 said: Dub Jones dead at 99 Surprisingly not picked in the DDP this year. I *think* he was the oldest living NFL player. Bob Hainlen (wiki, b. 1926) probably holds that title now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc 228 Posted November 12 https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/42335346/john-robinson-former-usc-football-la-rams-coach-dies-89 John Robinson (USC, LA Rams) dead at 89. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoismakoto 328 Posted November 17 David Shaw, American player who became a 5x CFL All-Star, dead at 71. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,190 Posted November 23 Charlie Evans, who played as a running back for the New York Giants from 1971-1973, dead at 76. One of the few American Football Players I have actually heard of, entirely owing to the fact that he shares a name with one of the actors from, erm, Summer in Transylvania. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 361 Posted Tuesday at 01:43 Joe Zuger dead at 84 https://www.tsn.ca/former-tiger-cats-player-general-manager-joe-zuger-dead-at-84-1.2209775 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,763 Posted Wednesday at 09:56 Mike Ditka not in hospice, but under 24/7 care. Diana later said herself 'my husband is NOT in hospice' to the Chicago Sun-Times, while confirming caretakers are present to help the three-time NFL champion as a coach and player. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWonderful 481 Posted Thursday at 00:05 14 hours ago, arghton said: Mike Ditka not in hospice, but under 24/7 care. Diana later said herself 'my husband is NOT in hospice' to the Chicago Sun-Times, while confirming caretakers are present to help the three-time NFL champion as a coach and player. Yeah he's been someone that I've debated adding to my lists. It might be time in 2025. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
