Ralph Wenzel (guard)
| Date of birth | March 14, 1943 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | San Mateo, California |
| Date of death | June 18, 2012 (aged 69) |
| Place of death | San Mateo, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| US college | San Diego State University |
| NFL draft | 1966 / round: 11 / Pick 168 (By the Green Bay Packers) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1966-1970 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1972-1973 | San Diego Chargers |
| Career stats | |
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Ralph Richard Wenzel (March 14, 1943 – June 18, 2012) was a professional American football player who played guard for seven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers.[1] Wenzel's family, including his parents, two children and four grandchildren reside in San Diego, with his elder brother residing in Hawaii.
Early onset of dementia
Wenzel's name gained notoriety in late 2009, when Wenzel's wife, Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, testified on Wenzel's dementia.[2] Perfetto testified that Wenzel's football career probably had a causal effect with his dementia.
References
- ^ Schwarz, Alan. "Ralph Wenzel, Whose Dementia Helped Start a Debate, Dies at 69," The New York Times, Saturday, June 23, 2012.
- ^ "Goodell Defends N.F.L.'s Handling of Head Injuries". The New York Times. October 28, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
External links
- NYTimes article on dementia :
- Wives United by Husbands’ Post-N.F.L. Trauma
- Case Will Test N.F.L. Teams’ Liability in Dementia
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