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"You're kind of numb after 50 shots to the head." (Jim Harbaugh, Chicago Bears)
in September 2009, a study commissioned by the N.F.L. reported that Alzheimer's disease or similar memory-related diseases appear to have been diagnosed in the league's former players vastly more often than in the national population - including a rate of 19 times the normal rate for men ages 30 through 49.
New York Times August 22, 2010
I interview applicants for my alma mater, Yale University. Parents frequently ask me what is the best way to get their sons accepted, and I answer unequivocally, "be a football star".
It is ironic that in promoting American football, these bastions of intellectual achievement are directly contributing to the largest organizationally supported legal cause of brain damage to the youth of America. Terry Bradshaw jokes aside, this is a real issue, and bears mentions at the start of the football season.
Today's article in the NYT is about the problem of head trauma in the NFL, and the statistics are pretty grim. Former NFL players have a Alzheimer's rate are increased 19 fold, as well as depression, cognitive loss and behavior changes. These statistics understate the problem dramatically.
Any head trauma, even if not enough to cause a concussion, can still result in irreversible damage to the brain. Minimal trauma is difficult to measure but accumulates over time. Occasionally actual lesions are seen in MRI's of the brain, and I saw quite a few in my career as a Radiologist. The continued head blows, intrinsic to the game of football, can have a very negative long term cumulative impact.
More important than the several hundred NFL players are the 1.2 million high school players in America. There are an estimated 55,000 concussions yearly, but these represent only the tip of the iceberg. I played high school football, and had my "bell rung" many times(perhaps that explains things) There are millions of head blows every year, and every one causes some damage to cells of the brain. Developing brains of younger boys are more sensitive, and the damage may actually be more severe than that seen in the NFL. Rules designed to remove players with concussions may only make matters worse by discouraging motivated kids from reporting injuries. Better helmets may simply encourage more use of head blows, as hitting with the helmet hurts less.
This is not just an idle rant, the impact on America's health care costs may be significant. Those head blows may result in thousands of more cases of Alzheimer's every year, as well as increased rates of depression and other mental illness. Less evident brain damage could result in decreased intelligence, anti-social behavior and poor impulse control that only manifests on psychometric testing or crime statistics.
I enjoy watching football, and have no desire to see the game gone, but I wonder if a simple study doing MRI's and psychometrics on one high school team before and after the year, would end the fall ritual of head blows delivered to the youth of America.
Maybe if we had saved those millions of IQ points lost playing football, we could have avoided zero-down mortgages, "Jersey Shore", and the passage of Obamacare.
Like Ancient Rome, we are still killing our gladiators, just a little bit more insidiously.
http://www.nytimes.com/info/concussions-in-football/ - http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_15854878
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Wimbledon: 2010 Official Film $10.99 Wimbledon: 2010 Official Film |
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Official NFL Record and Fact Book 2010 $12.74 No Synopsis Available |
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NFL Atlanta Falcons 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Atlanta Falcons 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Atlanta Falcons 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Falcons stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Cincinnati Bengals 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Cincinnati Bengals 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Bengals stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Green Bay Packers 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Green Bay Packers 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Green Bay Packers 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Packers stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL New England Patriots 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL New England Patriots 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 New England Patriots 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Patriots stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Seattle Seahawks 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Seattle Seahawks 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Seattle Seahawks 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Seahawks stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Oakland Raiders 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Oakland Raiders 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Oakland Raiders 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Raiders stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Tennessee Titans 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Tennessee Titans 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Tennessee Titans 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Titans stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Baltimore Ravens 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Baltimore Ravens 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Baltimore Ravens 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Ravens stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL San Francisco 49ers 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL San Francisco 49ers 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 San Francisco 49ers 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major 49ers stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Buccaneers stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL New York Giants 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL New York Giants 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 New York Giants 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Giants stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL San Diego Chargers 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL San Diego Chargers 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 San Diego Chargers 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Chargers stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Houston Texans 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Houston Texans 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Houston Texans 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Texans stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Chicago Bears 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Chicago Bears 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Chicago Bears 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Bears stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Carolina Panthers 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Carolina Panthers 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Carolina Panthers 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Panthers stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL New Orleans Saints 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL New Orleans Saints 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 New Orleans Saints 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Saints stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Indianapolis Colts 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Indianapolis Colts 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Indianapolis Colts 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Colts stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Dallas Cowboys 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Dallas Cowboys 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Dallas Cowboys 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Cowboys stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Denver Broncos 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Denver Broncos 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Denver Broncos 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Broncos stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Minnesota Vikings 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Minnesota Vikings 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Minnesota Vikings 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Vikings stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Miami Dolphins 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Miami Dolphins 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Miami Dolphins 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Dolphins stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Pittsburgh Steelers 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Steelers stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Philadelphia Eagles 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Philadelphia Eagles 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Philadelphia Eagles 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Eagles stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL New York Jets 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL New York Jets 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 New York Jets 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Jets stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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NFL Kansas City Chiefs 2010 Team Plaque $30.6 NFL Kansas City Chiefs 2010 Team Plaque The 2010 Indianapolis Colts 12" X 15" team plaque features a NFL licensed 8X10 photo depicting the team's top stars.  Also, included on the plaque are two official trading cards of major Colts stars.  The deluxe cherry wood plaque is perfect for displaying in any room of the house or an office.  Superior, high-clarity acrylic lens covers firmly affixed to the plaque with brass-type screws protect both the photo and trading cards. This is a great item for any fan.  All cards are easily replaceable with ones from your own collection.   The plaque is proudly produced and assembled in the USA. |
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Buffalo Bills Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat $24.99 Buffalo Bills Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat Get ready for the big game in this official 2010 Player Draft Hat from Reebok. Features embroidered logo on front contrasting colored stitching and is made of a Nylon/Cotton blend to keep you cool and comfortable. The team name conference name home city and state are embroidered vertically on the right side of the hat. Officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Carolina Panthers Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat $24.99 Carolina Panthers Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat Get ready for the big game in this official 2010 Player Draft Hat from Reebok. Features embroidered logo on front contrasting colored stitching and is made of a Nylon/Cotton blend to keep you cool and comfortable. The team name conference name home city and state are embroidered vertically on the right side of the hat. Officially licensed by the NFL. |
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San Diego Chargers Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat $24.99 San Diego Chargers Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat Get ready for the big game in this official 2010 Player Draft Hat from Reebok. Features embroidered logo on front contrasting colored stitching and is made of a Nylon/Cotton blend to keep you cool and comfortable. The team name conference name home city and state are embroidered vertically on the right side of the hat. Officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Cincinnati Bengals Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat $24.99 Cincinnati Bengals Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat Get ready for the big game in this official 2010 Player Draft Hat from Reebok. Features embroidered logo on front contrasting colored stitching and is made of a Nylon/Cotton blend to keep you cool and comfortable. The team name conference name home city and state are embroidered vertically on the right side of the hat. Officially licensed by the NFL. |
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Arizona Cardinals Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat $24.99 Arizona Cardinals Reebok NFL 2010 Player Draft Hat Get ready for the big game in this official 2010 Player Draft Hat from Reebok. Features embroidered logo on front contrasting colored stitching and is made of a Nylon/Cotton blend to keep you cool and comfortable. The team name conference name home city and state are embroidered vertically on the right side of the hat. Officially licensed by the NFL. |