John Mackey's Death Renews Focus on NFL Brain Trauma

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John Mackey's Death Renews Focus on NFL Brain Trauma

Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary Baltimore Colts tight end, John Mackey died Wednesday, at the age of 69, after a struggle with dementia. Ray Suarez looks back on Mackey's work after his professional football career focused on the link between football and brain disease.

AIR DATE 7/7/11

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