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Former NHLer had condition linked to concussions at time of death
National Hockey League
2009-12-19 13:25:46 Mail Story - Barathrum - 1 Comment
Even in death, Reggie Fleming’s brain is sending messages.

Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine have determined the former NHL player, who endured multiple concussions during his career, suffered from degenerative brain disease at the time of his death. This marks the first time a hockey player has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and adds to the growing concern about the long-term effect of concussions in hockey and the price exacted by the game’s physical nature.

Dr. Ann McKee at the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy at Boston University, examined Fleming’s brain tissue following his death July 11 at 73. Fleming played 13 seasons in the NHL for six teams and suffered approximately 20 concussions, his family said. He was an edgy competitor who didn’t wear a helmet (from 1959 to 1971) and played with little regard for his body.




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