C&CF BLOG

Over the past several months, the Foundation has published several groundbreaking reports that . . .

In the last couple of weeks two incidents occurred that were outrageous and prompted public outcry.  I for one was appalled by both. I have found public condemnation does not typically lead to changes or apologies, but in these two instances they have.

In the last couple of weeks two incidents occurred that were outrageous and prompted public outcry.  I for one was appalled by both. I have found public condemnation does not typically lead to changes or apologies, but in these two instances they have.

In the last couple of weeks two incidents occurred that were outrageous and prompted public outcry.  I for one was appalled by both. I have found public condemnation does not typically lead to changes or apologies, but in these two instances they have.

As I’ve repeatedly offered, CTE is for real.  Two national health organizations (CDC & NIH) and one international health organization (WHO) all recognize CTE as a significant health issue.  But then there are some who wish to pretend the disease just doesn’t exist.

The Voice of Lee Schwartz, father of two former NFL studs, Geoffrey and Mitchell Schwartz, author of Raising Giants and member of Concussion & CTE Foundation’s West Coast Advisory Board . . . As the father of two former NFL players, if I had to make a decision today—knowing what I now know...

Mike Webster was a Hall of Fame (HOF) center who competed in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs from 1974 through his retirement at age 38 in 1990.  Twelve years later he passed away at a youthful age of 50.

I lived an amazing life following the football careers of my two sons, Geoffrey and Mitchell.  For most of the time, I never spent much time thinking about their post career health above the neck. As far as I know, they did not suffer from concussions or other head-related injuries, and they are living productive post-football lives; they are not showing any signs of mental challenges.