A lot of things. George Trafton, Center, Chicago Bears (1920-1921, 1923-1932). You want to spell football: T-U-F-F. Now, you were talking about Webster and how he would approach the game. Former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Charlie Krueger was a tough guy. Marsh played with the Raiders seven years, during which he was hospitalized 18 times and had 13 surgeries. It's not for weak-hearted guys. About FRONTLINE No. He played five more games before the loose bone mass was removed. Most current players feel they have more leverage since Butkus filed a $1.6 million suit against the Bears in 1974 and came away with a $600,000 settlement. FactSnippet No. Jack Youngblood, Defensive End, Los Angeles Rams (1971-1984). You got your nose broken, right? I realize that. You did though, that was during practices they would do that? There wasn't anybody. He proudly stated that he played football because it was the only way he could hit someone and get away with it. That is my complete and honest feeling. Not one. Coaches had a way of making you feel less manly if you didnt play. Broke my cheekbone, and my zygomatic arch bone here, and detached the retina in my left eye, which I was blind for six months in my left eye. They would worry about the consequences later., Huizenga said: I would say most of the doctors are first-rate professionals, but they can fall into a trap from the huge pressures of owners and the millions of dollars involved, especially in big games. He was called the John Wayne of Football by John Madden. ), At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Kentucky Derby storylines: Training death puts early pall over Churchill Downs, Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: How to watch, start times and betting odds, Elliott: Pissed off Kings must improve in key areas to break Oilers playoff stranglehold, Shohei Ohtanis seventh home run of the season helps Angels avoid sweep, Florida Panthers upset record-setting Boston Bruins in Game 7 OT thriller. Minutes later, he set up the winning touchdown with a fake handoff. Jim Strub wrote from a mountainside in Colorado. Double-zero recalls stories about all of his famous Raider teammates, his most memorable opponents, and the behind-the-scenes life of an NFL Hall of Famer. The NFLPA report found that of the players leaving the game because of injury, 70.6% had emotional problems some time during the sixth-month transition period after football. And then you have a guy like Junior Seau come along this last year.