Irv Cross, who died in 2012, was diagnosed with Stage 4 CTE.
in 1966. He returned to Philadelphia, in 1969, where he retired. He then went on to have a successful career in broadcasting, most notably with CBS.
"Through his brain donation, Mr. Cross’ legacy will be able to help increase our understanding of CTE in living contact sport athletes and others who have experienced repetitive head trauma." "It is imperative that we do more to educate our coaches to keep head trauma out of the game and educate our young athletes about the risks associated with football," Dr. McKee said. "Their lives could depend on it."
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