Dwight Harrison
| Date of birth | October 12, 1948 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Beaumont, Texas |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback / wide receiver |
| College | Texas A&I |
| NFL draft | 1971 / Round: 2 / Pick 35 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1971–1972 | Denver Broncos |
| 1972–1977 | Buffalo Bills |
| 1978–1979 | Baltimore Colts |
| 1980 | Oakland Raiders |
| Career stats | |
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Dwight Webster Harrison (born October 12, 1948) is a retired American football defensive back and wide receiver who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Denver Broncos, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Colts and the Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Texas A&I University—now Texas A&M University–Kingsville.
Harrison suffers from severe post-concussion syndrome, including severe depression, and was said to be living in a trailer in Texas without running water. His NFL pension had been cut off, and in August of this year, he was one of the plaintiffs in a concussion lawsuit against the NFL.[1]
Harrison continues to fight for benefits NFL took away for the last 21 years.[2]
References
- ↑ "Retired NFL Players and Dementia: Brain Trauma Hits Hard After Football Career". December 4, 2011. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
- ↑ Rosenberg, Michael (29 January 2014). "Dwight Harrison fighting for benefits NFL took away". Sports Illustrated.
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