Dallas Cowboy Mike Gaetcher passes away at 75 - had Alzheimer's Disease
Another one of our alumni brothers has passed away before seeing the final passage of the NFL Concussion Settlement.
Here is a link to good article about his life: Mike Gaechter, key defensive back of ’60s Dallas Cowboys’ rare feat, dies at 75
Excerpt from the article: "He was a very good athlete,” said Gaechter’s former teammate and friend, Dave Manders. “He was a real tough, hard-nosed player. He never minded putting his head in there.”
A lot of former players were taught to put their heads in their....... and unfortunately, that is one of the big reasons why we are seeing so many of the older generation of players being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Mike did not file a concussion lawsuit - but the good news is his family is still covered under the terms of the agreement - if and when it receives final approval.
Say a prayer for his family and friends.
