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New HOFer Craig reveals dementia diagnosis
CANTON, Ohio -- New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The...
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- CANTON, Ohio -- New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia.
- The 66-year-old Craig said that his doctors believe his condition came, in part, from concussions he sustained during his 11-year career.
- In his speech, Craig explained that "the changes were gradual" and were initially "dismissed as normal aging." "Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said.
- On Saturday, former 49ers teammate and childhood friend Jamie Williams presented Craig for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame.
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CANTON, Ohio -- New Hall of Famer Roger Craig revealed during his taped acceptance speech Saturday that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. The 66-year-old Craig said that his doctors believe his condition came, in part, from concussions he sustained during his 11-year career. In his speech, Craig explained that "the changes were gradual" and were initially "dismissed as normal aging." "Over time, my family noticed it too and ultimately led us to seek answers from my doctor," Craig said. On Saturday, former 49ers teammate and childhood friend Jamie Williams presented Craig for enshrinement to the Hall of Fame. After announcing his diagnosis, Craig said, "Football gave me everything." "I want people to know this diagnosis doesn't define me. I am still Roger Craig," he said.