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Roger Craig Shares Dementia Diagnosis | Beaumont News
Roger Craig, Hall of Fame NFL legend and the first player to rush and catch over 1,000 yards in a season, revealed he’s been diagnosed with vascular dementia—linked to his career concussions. At 66, he says symptoms were subtle at first but his family pushed for help. He insists the diagnosis doesn’t define him—he’s still a dad, husband, teammate, and football fan—and hopes his story inspires others to seek support. Vascular dementia, the second most common type after Alzheimer’s, stems from reduced blood flow to the brain, affecting thinking and planning, with no cure but manageable…
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