Health is arguably one of the most underappreciated aspects of a person’s life. In the book Throwaway Players by Gay Culverhouse the readers learn all about concussions and the effects they have on people’s lives. From Pee Wee to the Pro’s all players are at risk of suffering from a concussion from their time on the field. Concussions have been linked to multiple brain diseases, one being Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Many former National Football League players have been diagnosed with this disease. Unfortunately, of those players some have taken their own lives because of this horrendous disease. This disease is most commonly related to American football. The players undergo constant hits to their heads throughout the sport. Although
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Parents question if they should let their kids play tackle football at such a young age. Dr. Culverhouse does a wonderful job providing information to protect the health of kids all over the country. Many athletes at the upper levels of tackle football can probably relate to the dark side of concussions. Meaning, the coaching staffs of teams don’t really care for the player’s well-being, but rather just winning games. They see these players as pieces and they use them until they are broken. Lastly, sports fans are the people in which the entertainment is being provided to. That’s why these games are televised and why some people have jobs related with sports. This will give the sports fans a real in depth look on what actually happens behind the scenes. Throwaway Players is heavily marketed in the United States because that is where American Football predominantly takes place. This book is a beneficial read to those who were unsure what the players in football actually undergo. More books like Throwaway Players will help an audience better understand the importance of taking concussions …show more content…
Gay Culverhouse. She was born on February 5, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama. Gay is a former president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Notre Dame College. Her father was the former owner of the Buccaneers as well. She served as president from 1991 to 1994. Gay Culverhouse was the founder of the Gay Culverhouse Players Outreach Program. This program helps assists former National Football League players by helping them receive benefits that they are entitled to. Those players have earned these benefits for their great determination while in the league. Dr. Culverhouse was inspired to help former players because of a former Buccaneers player by the name of Tom McHale. He suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Culverhouse tested before congress on head injuries in football. She successfully changed the policy of having neurologist on the sidelines for every National Football League game. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, and Times Magazine. She founded her non-profit organization in 2009 and still helps assists retired NFL players today. Dr. Culverhouse’s organization has been featured in three different documentaries broadcasted on Cable News Network and ESPN. Lastly, she is known for her book Throwaway Players. Culverhouse will continue to stand up and fight for the retired player’s
Parents question if they should let their kids play tackle football at such a young age. Dr. Culverhouse does a wonderful job providing information to protect the health of kids all over the country. Many athletes at the upper levels of tackle football can probably relate to the dark side of concussions. Meaning, the coaching staffs of teams don’t really care for the player’s well-being, but rather just winning games. They see these players as pieces and they use them until they are broken. Lastly, sports fans are the people in which the entertainment is being provided to. That’s why these games are televised and why some people have jobs related with sports. This will give the sports fans a real in depth look on what actually happens behind the scenes. Throwaway Players is heavily marketed in the United States because that is where American Football predominantly takes place. This book is a beneficial read to those who were unsure what the players in football actually undergo. More books like Throwaway Players will help an audience better understand the importance of taking concussions …show more content…
Gay Culverhouse. She was born on February 5, 1947 in Montgomery, Alabama. Gay is a former president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Notre Dame College. Her father was the former owner of the Buccaneers as well. She served as president from 1991 to 1994. Gay Culverhouse was the founder of the Gay Culverhouse Players Outreach Program. This program helps assists former National Football League players by helping them receive benefits that they are entitled to. Those players have earned these benefits for their great determination while in the league. Dr. Culverhouse was inspired to help former players because of a former Buccaneers player by the name of Tom McHale. He suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Culverhouse tested before congress on head injuries in football. She successfully changed the policy of having neurologist on the sidelines for every National Football League game. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, and Times Magazine. She founded her non-profit organization in 2009 and still helps assists retired NFL players today. Dr. Culverhouse’s organization has been featured in three different documentaries broadcasted on Cable News Network and ESPN. Lastly, she is known for her book Throwaway Players. Culverhouse will continue to stand up and fight for the retired player’s