*** Discuss this article and more at our Pittsburgh Steelers forum *** Former NFL offensive lineman Ralph Wenzel, whose battle with dementia pushed him to the fore of the current player safety debate, died Monday. The 69-year-old Wenzel died from complications of dementia, according to his wife, Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, via the New York Times. Only [...]
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Former OL Ralph Wenzel dies from complications of dementia
Posted by admin on June 22nd, 2012
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No Comments »Former Steelers Lineman Ralph Wenzel Has Died After Suffering From Alzheimer’s-type Dementia
Posted by admin on June 21st, 2012
Former Pittsburgh Steelers guard Ralph Wenzel passed away today at the age of 69. Wenzel suffered from Alzheimer’s-type dementia. Wenzel was originally drafted by Green Bay Packers in the 11th round of the 1966 draft. The Packers traded the San Diego State product to the Cleveland Browns shortly after he was drafted. The Browns ended [...]
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