The Minnesota Vikings are going into their week four matchup against the Green Bay Packers looking to once again prove that they are a contender in the NFC this year. Sam Darnold has taken the league by storm early on in the 2024 season.
However, this week attention has turned to a former Minnesota Vikings legend who announced some heartbreaking news.
Vikings Legend Announces He Doesn’t Have Much Longer To Live
Per Tommy Kramer’s official Twitter (X) account:
With Brett Favre announcement yesterday, I feel it’s best I let everyone know that I was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic.
Dr’s say I could have anywhere from 2 to 10 years, just had my year check up and it hasn’t advanced and I’ve been sober for almost a year now which will definitely help. Please, no sympathy, I’ve lived a great life and wouldn’t change a thing.
Nobody wanted to win more than me and I never gave up, and that’s exactly how I’m going to battle this. Football is the life we chose to live and sometimes stuff like this can happen. Im grateful to the NFL for the opportunity and am glad they are trying to do things to protect today’s players.
Financially I’m fine, but I know there are players out there who I played with that need all the help they can get. Unfortunately for me, the NFL will only try to help out with any of my medical bills and therapy what my personal insurance won’t cover. I’m hoping to bring some awareness so the NFL will be able to help others and future players who are battling illnesses like myself.
It’s still all about the fans for me, as long as I’m able, I’m going to continue to be out there and travel to the small towns which I love most and meet the fans. Thank you for all the support and always remember, “We’re not here for a long time, we’re here for a good time”. TK
According to Darrelle Lincoln of Total Pro Sports:
A standout at Rice University, Tommy Kramer finished his four-year college career as Rice’s record-holder in career passing yards (6,197), season total offense (3,272 yards), career total offense (6,336 yards), and career touchdown passes (37).
The Vikings drafted Kramer in the first round of the 1977 NFL draft.
His best season came in 1986, when he threw for 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns. He was named a Pro Bowler, second-team All-Pro, and NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
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