to be the "father" of the concussion awareness issue due to his three US Congressional testimonies and media crusade to fight for proper treatment of NFL retirees, their wives and families, and all people who suffer from traumatic brain injuries.
The Minnesota Vikings selected him in the third round of the 1980 NFL draft.
He is the founder of the NFL retired players advocacy group, Dignity After Football.
He has testified before Congress about the NFL's player-disability plan and about the health issues that he faces as a result of concussions suffered during his playing days.
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