Michael Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 http://www.sptimes.com/2006/01/29/Sports/A...e_problem.shtml >A 1994 study of 7,000 former players by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found linemen had a 52 percent greater risk of dying from heart disease than the general population. While U.S. life expectancy is 77.6 years, recent studies suggest the average for NFL players is 55, 52 for linemen.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 wasn't the Refridgerator a lineman???? They are huge guys with big muscles but some pretty good size BMI numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERDoc Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I'm sure the steroids don't help either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paramedicmike Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Or the repeated head injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenac Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 What the #$%^@& are you talking about I think I'll rip your @#^!&* heads off. I have never taken steriods or had a head ................umm what are we talking about again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchitymedic1986 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 whats really sad is the players from the 60's -70s who didnt have the chance to make big money like they do today. They have all of the same injuries, but no money to pay for their healthcare. The NFL should step up and help the old guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 whats really sad is the players from the 60's -70s who didnt have the chance to make big money like they do today. They have all of the same injuries, but no money to pay for their healthcare. The NFL should step up and help the old guys. what are your reasons behind the nfl stepping up to help them. It was a different time back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I'm sure the steroids don't help either. I'll take the steroids anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eydawn Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Citation, please? Wendy CO EMT-B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Read the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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