Overview few people knew junior seau like jim trotter. Jan 10, 20 the former nfl linebacker, whose suicide stunned the football world, suffered from the same chronic brain condition that has also been documented in the brains of 50 deceased players, nih. Seaus teammates and those who worked with him raved about his energy, his leadership, his charisma, his childlike enthusiasm for the game. Seaus suicide helped to make concussions in football a national issue as morning edition examines the dangers of concussions, david greene. His incredible career spanned two decades, during which time he played for the chargers, dolphins, and patriots. When michael jordan and charles barkley roasted each other on oprah. Junior seau cte was not caused by football concussions. After nine nfl seasons, many experts consider san diegos junior seau to be th. Junior seau is found dead of gunshot wound in what police. Lawsuit blames the nfl for its %22acts or omissions%22 that hid the dangers of blows to the head. What junior seaus life and death mean to this generation of polynesians. Junior seau celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. Junior seau was a famous american football player, who was born on january 19, 1969.
Junior seaus family gathers for intimate funeral the family of former san diego charger junior seau gather to remember the former linebacker in an intimate ceremony. The junior seau foundation was established in 1992 to help underprivileged kids in san diego. Junior seau bleacher report latest news, videos and. May, 2018 seau, who became one of the nfls best linebackers in the 1990s, made the pro bowl twelve times, was named firstteam allpro eight times and secondteam allpro twice, nfl defensive player of the. Trotter has crafted a compelling story chronicling seau rise from modest beginnings in san diego as the son of samoan immigrants in rough and tumble oceanside. Junior seau was hurting and didnt know how to say it cnn. As a person born on this date, junior seau is listed in our database as the 23rd most popular celebrity for the day january 19 and the 115th most popular for the year 1969. Junior seaus exwife relists her san diego estate by roman loyola jan 7, 2015 junior seau was one of the most popular players in the nfl, and fans were saddened by. Junior seaus daughter can speak at hall of fame induction.
Junior seaus family gathers for intimate funeral nbc 7. Jan 24, 20 the family of junior seau, a former star linebacker who shot and killed himself last year, sued the n. Former nfl player don mcpherson says its easy to see players who are done with the punishing game as warriors without a war, its harder to see them as men without capacity to say, i. Junior seaus daughter can speak at hall of fame induction after all.
Junior seau, one of the nfls best and fiercest players for two decades, suffered from a degenerative brain disease often associated with repeated blows to the head when he committed suicide. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Feb 03, 2015 junior seau s workouts 2003 jill martin on cbs 4, wfortv duration. Junior seau celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous quotes. Jim trotters book sheds new light on junior seau the san diego. Junior seau suffered chronic brain damage, nih study finds. This is the talk page for discussing improvements to the junior seau article. Oct 30, 2015 jim trotter is the author of a book called junior seau. Seau spent seasons with the chargers between the 1990 and 2002 seasons. Junior seaus death raises questions about brain trauma, chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Jim trotters book captures the essence and frailties of the man that so many perceived as a super hero. The family of junior seau, a former star linebacker who shot and killed himself last year, sued the n. Nfl sports news, scores, schedules, and videos fox sports. The life and death of a football icon, and he gets about as far under the.
May 03, 2012 junior seaus death raises questions about brain trauma, chronic traumatic encephalopathy. May 02, 2012 in heartfelt memory of hall of fame linebacker and nfl veteran junior seau. Tiaina baul junior seau is widely considered one of the best linebackers ever to play the game. The great books foundation promotes reading, thinking, and the sharing of ideas for people of all ages. Remembering junior seau, 25 years after his nfl career began.
He also played with the miami dolphins 200305 and new england patriots 200609. Ap junior seaus apparent suicide stunned an entire city and saddened former teammates who recalled the former nfl stars ferocious tackles and habit of calling everybody around him buddy. Junior seaus workouts 2003 jill martin on cbs 4, wfortv duration. New england patriots wide receiver julian edelman runs for a 5yard touchdown. Thanks for showing the football fans ones athletic talents, one was a. Jim trotters book sheds new light on junior seau the. Junior seau was an eighttime allpro and 12time pro bowl player with the thensan diego chargers 19902002. For a guy that played linebacker for 20 years, he wouldve had a concussion. It also left everyone wondering what led to seaus death wednesday morning in what police said appeared to be a suicide. Dec 26, 2016 who i aint you mean more than you know and are missed but not forgotten.
Former chargers star junior seau hurt after driving off. Junior seau oral history details nfl culture of silence on head injuries. Get the latest junior seau news, photos, rankings, lists and more on bleacher report. Jim trotter s book captures the essence and frailties of the man that so many perceived as a super hero. Junior seau highlights 19692012 tribute to a legend youtube. He was elected posthumously to the pro football hall of fame in 2015. He was a hall of famer whose life ended much too soon. When he ended his life last year by shooting himself in the chest, junior seau had a degenerative brain disease often linked with repeated blows to the head. I grew up as a kid and young adult reading his articles in the san diego union tribune so i knew i was gonna get some topshelf and very investigative writing in the book junior seau. Dec 22, 2015 seau s suicide helped to make concussions in football a national issue as morning edition examines the dangers of concussions, david greene talks to football analyst jim trotter about junior seau. The aweinspiring sunset i gawk at as i drive through the farm fields approaching the small town where they live and where i grew up, is in stark contrast with the bumpertobumper traffic that.
Junior seau inspired hundreds of young players on the pacific islands to try and make it through football. May 2, 2012 former longtime nfl linebacker junior seau was found dead of a gunshot wound today at his oceanside, calif. Fred mccrary 44 played four seasons in san diego with junior seau. Known for his passionate play, he was a 10time allpro, 12time pro bowl selection, and named to the nfl 1990s alldecade team. Nephew of junior seau trying out at giants minicamp. Since 1947, the foundation has helped millions of people make the reading and discussion of literature a lifelong source of enjoyment, personal growth, and social engagement. Junior seau is credited as football player nfl, linebacker for the new england patriots, pro bowlnfl draft player. Seaus suicide helped to make concussions in football a. The dominant linebacker, who took his own life in 2012, is elected to the pro football hall of fame under controversial circumstances. Junior seau who died three years ago this coming sunday was drafted 25 years ago out of the university of southern california by his hometown team, the san diego chargers. The patriots coach took a private jet six hours out to san diego with team trainer jim whalen, who also became close with seau during the linebackers four seasons in new england 200609.
Junior seau found dead in apparent suicide cbs news. The author has few negative things to say in this highly conventional biographyeven the linebackers arrest for domestic abuse in 2010 receives a walkingoneggshells treatment. A moving portrait of the life and legendary career of one of the nfls. Junior seaus nephew tries out with new york giants.
May 02, 2012 may 2, 2012 former longtime nfl linebacker junior seau was found dead of a gunshot wound today at his oceanside, calif. Trotter s work also includes two books on the late pro football hall of fame linebacker junior seau, including junior seau. Lars anderson, author of the all americans leave it to jim trotter, who knew junior seau better than anyone in our business, to capture his competitive essence and personal demons equally well. In heartfelt memory of hall of fame linebacker and nfl veteran junior seau. The life and death of a football icon kindle edition. But the bridges, tunnels, and road blocks make it seem like it takes hours. May 03, 2012 junior seau found dead in apparent suicide. What junior seaus life and death mean to this generation. A football concussion researcher says the cte damage discovered in the brain of deceased nfl allpro linebacker junior seau was likely not caused by concussions, but rather by an accumulation of thousands of subconcussive blows to the head.
Junior seaus death raises questions about brain trauma. Trotter covered the hall of famer while at the san diego union tribune. Seaus suicide helped to make concussions in football a national. In 1992, seau created the junior seau foundation with the mission to educate and empower young people through the support of child abuse prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, recreational opportunities, antijuvenile delinquency efforts and complementary educational programs. What junior seaus life and death mean to this generation of. Junior seau biography, birth date, birth place and pictures.
Nfl home sports news, scores, schedules, and videos fox. Stream tracks and playlists from jim junior on your desktop or mobile device. New england patriots defensive back duron harmon intercepts a pass from tennessee titans quarterback ryan tannehill. Remembering junior seau, 25 years after his nfl career. Junior seau, with daughter sydney, was inducted into the san diego chargers hall of fame in 2011. May, 2018 junior seau was an eighttime allpro and 12time pro bowl player with the thensan diego chargers 19902002. Thanks for showing the football fans ones athletic talents, one was a joy. A drive home with junior seau today, i drove out to visit and spend time with my parents. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject.
With your continued support, it will continue to do so. And there was cte chronic brain damage caused by repeated blows. Bill belichick fondly recalls junior seaus patriot days. A 10time allpro and 12time pro bowl selection, seau was picked for the nfls alldecade team in the 1990s. January 19, 1969 may 2, 2012 was an american professional football player who was a linebacker in the national football league nfl.
This was written on a note left at the gravesite of the former chargers linebacker and local hero, junior seau. Jim trotter is a reporter first, and hes written the book, junior seau. Junior seau highlights 19692012 tribute to a legend. Jim trotter is the author of a book called junior seau. David greene talks to football analyst jim trotter about junior seau. Aug 05, 2015 what junior seau s life and death mean to this generation of polynesians. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. The life and death of a football icon, and he gets about as far under the skin of the hall of fame linebacker as. The life and death of a football icon by jim trotter. Seau was beloved in san diego, where he created a foundation and had a popular restaurant that bore his name. Junior seau few people knew junior seau like jim trotter. This article is within the scope of wikiproject college football, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of college football on wikipedia. Espn football analyst jim trotter didnt have to dig too deep for his biography of nfl linebacker junior seau.
The san diego county coroner has ruled former longtime nfl linebacker junior seaus death a suicide, according to a news release. He grew up in san diego, went to oceanside high school, played at usc, and was drafted by the san diego chargers. January 19, 1969 may 2, 2012 was a linebacker in the national football league nfl who became a san diego sports icon. Junior seau is found dead of gunshot wound in what police say. Junior seau is found dead of gunshot wound in what police say is apparent suicide. Espn nfl reporter trotter debuts with a very sympathetic account of the life of nfl hall of fame linebacker junior seau 19692012. Jim joined ed and steve to talk about the latest news around the nfl. A 12time pro bowler, seau was drafted by the san diego chargers with the fifth overall pick in 1990. Seau, who became one of the nfls best linebackers in the 1990s, made the pro bowl twelve times, was named firstteam allpro eight times and secondteam all.
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