The widow of Toon legend Charlie Crowe says she believes he developed dementia because of

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The widow of Toon legend Charlie Crowe says she believes he developed dementia because of

The widow of Toon legend Charlie Crowe says she believes he developed dementia because of football.
Ruth Crowe, whose husband died in February 2010, opens up for the first time about her belief that Alzheimers disease hit the FA Cup-winner due to tiny head injuries that resulted from heading the old-style football that could be like " heading a brick" during his playing days. Recent research into another famous footballer who was thought to have died from dementia at the age of just 59 identified he actually had a condition which is caused by multiple concussions and other forms of head injury.
Footballer Charlie Crowe 12 April 1952

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photo print, we see Ruth Crowe, the widow of Toon legend Charlie Crowe, bravely sharing her belief that her late husband developed dementia as a result of his football career. The devastating impact of head injuries in the sport is brought to light as Ruth reveals how Alzheimer's disease affected the FA Cup-winner. Charlie Crowe, who passed away in February 2010, had been exposed to countless tiny head injuries from heading the old-style footballs that were akin to "heading a brick" during his playing days. This revelation resonates with recent research on another renowned footballer who tragically succumbed to dementia at just 59 years old. It was discovered that he suffered from a condition caused by multiple concussions and various forms of head trauma. The photograph captures Ruth's bravery and determination to shed light on an issue often overlooked within professional sports. Her words serve as a reminder of the long-lasting consequences athletes can face due to repetitive brain injuries sustained throughout their careers. As we reflect upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as both a tribute to Charlie Crowe's legacy and an urgent call for further investigation into protecting players' mental health in contact sports like football.

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