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Jahvid Best, concussions, and the future of football...how the NFL is trying to sweep evidence linking concussions with dementia and alzheimers. "Iron Mike," legendary Steelers center for fifteen seasons. His life after football had been mysterious and tragic, and on the news they were going on... In this article: Concussion, NFL, Jahvid Best, Mike Webster, Oregon State, Cal, Revenue, Dementia, Travis Henry, and Back pain |
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Science Blog - | October 28, 2009
Member of NFL Hall of Fame diagnosed with degenerative brain disease
...former NFL players whose families are receiving support through Plan 88, including Ralph Wenzel, age 66, former lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers, who now resides in an assisted living facility with advanced dementia.
In this article: Dementia, Lou Creekmur, NFL, Alzheimer's disease, Concussion, Boston University School of Medicine, and Ralph Wenzel
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Pttisburgh Post-Gazette | October 28, 2009
Congress presses NFL commissioner on brain injuries
...a year. That wasn't enough for Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., who interrupted Mr. Goodell multiple times, bringing up the story of former Steelers center Mike Webster, who suffered from dementia and was homeless when he died. "We've heard...
In this article: National Football League, Roger Goodell, Concussion, Steelers, Dementia, John Conyers, Mike Webster, Maxine Waters, and U.S. House Judiciary Committee
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Washington Times | October 29, 2009
Goodell ducks hit on brain issue
...his brain resembled that of an 85-year-old man. In 2002, Mike Webster, a former lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers, showed signs of dementia and other brain problems before dying at age 50. A 2007 study by researchers at the University of...
In this article: Roger Goodell, NFL, Concussion, Linda Sanchez, Depression, Alzheimer's disease, Mike Webster, Lamar Smith, and House Judiciary Committee
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NCAA Football FanHouse | October 09, 2009
Concussions and Repercussions
...in part like a cloak-and-dagger suspense novel. Back in 2002, Bennett Omalu, a mild-mannered, Nigerian-born pathologist, performs an autopsy on former Pittsburgh Steeler center Mike Webster. Omalu's curiosity leads him to spend up to...
In this article: Concussion, NFL, Tim Tebow, and Mike Webster
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Dave's Football Blog | October 27, 2009
Reincarnation, NFL-Style
...apples will get it on one night, and nine months later, voila! I'm back! Hand me my Terrible Towel, mom! The Steelers are playing! Yes, it all makes perfect sense - until you realize, of course, that NFL players are more likely to suffer...
In this article: Marquis Cooper, NFL, Raiders, Oakland, Dementia, American Football, Andy Reid, The Steelers, Phillies, and Justin Fargas
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Yahoo! News | October 13, 2009
Long-term dangers of physical play worry Steelers (AP)
...and said he was ready, and he got hit in a similar way and ended up paralyzed." While the Steelers' physicality and take-no-abuse personality have rarely changed since the Steel Curtain days of the 1970s, Ward and other players are...
In this article: Concussion, NFL, Hines Ward, Troy Polamalu, Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy, Neurosurgery, and Dementia
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are currently a member of the North Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League. Founded in 1933, the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC. Pittsburgh has won more Super Bowl titles (6), won more AFC Championship Games (7) and hosted more conference championship games (10) than any other AFC or NFC team. They have played in more AFC conference championship games than any other team and are tied with the Dallas Cowboys with 14 championship game appearances in either the NFC or AFC contests. With the exception of the 1960's which featured only three Super Bowls, the Steelers have appeared in at least one Super Bowl in every decade of the contest. The Steelers are the current National Football League champions, having won Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009.
The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were founded as the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8, 1933, by Art Rooney. The ownership of the Steelers has remained within the Rooney family since its founding. The current owner is Art's son, Dan Rooney, who has given much control of the franchise to his son Art Rooney II.
The team enjoys a large, widespread fanbase nicknamed Steeler Nation and currently play their home games in Heinz Field on Pittsburgh's North Side, which also hosts the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. Built in 2001, the stadium replaced Three Rivers Stadium which hosted the Steelers for 31 seasons. Prior to Three Rivers, the Steelers had played their games in Pitt Stadium and Forbes Field.
- Name:
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Location City:
- Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Founding Date:
- January 01, 1933
- Owned by:
- The Rooney Family, John Stallworth
- Coach:
- Mike Tomlin
- Mascot:
- Steely McBeam
- Colors:
- Black, gold, white
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