After Brett Favre’s revelation that he’s now battling Parkinson’s illness, former Professional Bowl quarterback Tommy Kramer introduced Wednesday that he has dementia.
Kramer, 69, took to social media and stated he was recognized with the cognitive challenge final yr throughout a go to to the Cleveland Clinic.
The 14-year NFLer stated Favre’s announcement throughout a Tuesday congressional listening to was the impetus to make his personal assertion.
He added that medical doctors gave him wherever from two to 10 years to stay, however stated that at a latest go to the situation had not “advanced.”
“I’ve lived a great life and wouldn’t change a thing,” Kramer wrote. “Nobody wanted to win more than me and I never gave up, and that’s exactly how I’m going to battle this.”
Kramer added that he understood the dangers of enjoying soccer, however stated he desires the NFL to be extra supportive of former gamers going by comparable conditions that may’t afford their very own medical care.
“I know there are players out there who I played with that need all the help they can get,” he wrote. “Unfortunately for me, the NFL will only try to help out with any of my medical bills and therapy what (that) my personal insurance won’t cover. I’m hoping to bring some awareness so the NFL will be able to help others and future players who are battling illnesses like myself.”
Kramer was the Vikings’ first-round choice in 1977 and performed 13 seasons in Minnesota, getting named to the Professional Bowl in 1986.
His 24,775 passing yards and 15 fourth-quarter comebacks rank second in franchise historical past whereas his 159 touchdowns by the air rank third.
