Former Giants, Rams Linebacker Suspected of Having CTE, Dies
Summary
Bill Swain, a former NFL linebacker who played for four teams over six seasons, died at age 85. He had battled dementia linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease associated with repeated head injuries.Key Facts
- Bill Swain played 82 NFL games with the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions from 1963 to 1969.
- He started all games for the Giants in 1967 and had two interceptions in his career.
- Swain missed the 1966 season due to knee surgery but returned to play for three more seasons.
- He was released by the Detroit Lions in 1970 and then played briefly for the Long Island Bulls in a smaller football league.
- CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated head injuries, including concussions, and can cause dementia.
- After his football career, Swain worked in New York City as Deputy Commissioner of Recreation and owned a bar.
- He later moved to Hawaii and worked in property management.
- Swain passed away on April 24 and is survived by his wife and son.
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