Packers’ Hall of Famer Forrest "Iron Man" Gregg reveals Parkinson diagnosis – NFL News
Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Forrest “Iron Man” Gregg has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Speaking yesterday to the Associated Press the Packers former offensive lineman revealed that he was diagnosed
with the life threatening neurological disease last month and is undergoing medical therapy under the guidance of Rajeev Kumar of the Colorado Neurological Institute’s Movement Disorder Centre in Denver.
"I don't pretend to say that I'm important to the scheme of things in the whole world, but I can do something and help along people who have this disease," Gregg said. "So, I'm kind of just saying that I have it, I want to do something
about it and I think I found the right people to help me along the line.
Gregg decided to go public with his diagnosis to create awareness for the disease and help people who may suffer from one of the worst life threatening neurological disorders that affects 5 million people worldwide to identify
the cause early while also promoting research in the prevention of the disease.
The Packers great played had an illustrious National Football League Career as he won six Super Bowl Championships. He was also declared an All Pro (best in the league) for his position six times and was selected nine times as
a Pro Bowler in the All Star games that pits the best players from the National Football Conference and American Football Conference against each other.
"The thoughts, prayers and support of the Green Bay Packers are with Forrest, his wife, Barbara, and his family as he faces this new challenge in his life," said Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy.
The cause of the disease is not known but according to Mr. Kumar Forrest Gregg’s multiple head injuries and concussions may have made him more susceptible to the disease. Gregg had many head injuries during his career as he earned
his Iron Man nickname playing 188 National Football League games straight.
Gregg has taken the nickname Iron Man outside the Gridiron as he has previously survived bouts with two other life threatening diseases beating Melanoma in 1976 and Colon Cancer in 2001.
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