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Eric J. LeGrand (born September 4, 1990), more commonly known as “Wheelchair Eric,” is an American former football defensive tackle who played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. He became paralyzed while making a tackle in an October 2010 game, but has since regained movement in his shoulders and sensation throughout his body.
Mary Lou Spiess (1931–1992) – American designer of disabled fashion, paralyzed as a result of polio. [37] Darryl Stingley (1951–2007) – American football player, paralyzed in a 1978 exhibition game. [38] Sam Sullivan (born 1959) – Canadian politician, mayor of Vancouver from 2005 to 2008. Paralyzed in a skiing accident at age 19. [39]
Chris Norton is a former American football defensive back who played Division III football for the Luther College Norse. His football career ended in 2010 when he became paralyzed while making a tackle during a kick off in a game against Central College.
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Each year of playing tackle football increases a player's risk of developing CTE by 30 percent. [32] Family members and friends frequently struggle to try and provide care for former players with CTE, [ 33 ] [ 34 ] while the NFL has been criticized for not following through on its limited promises [ 35 ] and not using basic tests to identify ...
Camper and Anya Camper, Williams's mother, have been with the teen for 103 days in the hospital and rehab. The young football player was paralyzed from the neck down but regained some upper body ...
John McClamrock with his mother, Ann McClamrock as a high school American football player. Texas portal; Biography portal; American football portal; John McClamrock (March 24, 1956 – March 18, 2008 [1]) was a Dallas high school American football player who received media attention and sympathy from many Americans after an accident that left him with near-total paralysis in 1973.
Chris Norton defies the odds. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us