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Bengals legend nearly loses right leg
THE IMMORTAL REGGIE WILLIAMS
It’s equal parts heartbreaking and heartwarming.
It’s a story about how former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams nearly lost his right leg after knee-replacement surgery went haywire with a bone infection that ultimately led to his resignation as an executive at Walt Disney World.
Written by New York Times sportswriter George Vecsey and published on May 12, 2008, the story details Williams’ lengthy hospitalization, his rescue by a medical “cavalry,” his relentless battle to regain his health, his dogged determination to walk again, and the fact that he has “no regrets” about playing football.
NFL fans see only the glamorous side of a brutal sport. They never see the pain these athletes endure.
It’s time for all of us to pause, reflect and visit with Reggie.
Please see:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/12/sports/football/12vecsey.html?ref=sports
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By Dave Laughter
May 13, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
I wish Reggie Williams nothing but the best, a real gentleman and sportsman. Reggie visited Dayton to play in the Bogie Busters a few times and he was so nice to everyone. I am curious as to where Reggie had his knee replacement surgery. I had a TKR a few years back which caused complicatations for me, but nothing like what happend to Reggie. I wish him the best. Thank you, DaveBy Dave Laughter
May 13, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
I wish Reggie Williams nothing but the best, a real gentleman and sportsman. Reggie visited Dayton to play in the Bogie Busters a few times and he was so nice to everyone. I am curious as to where Reggie had his knee replacement surgery. I had a TKR a few years back which caused complicatations for me, but nothing like what happend to Reggie. I wish him the best. Thank you, DaveBy Dave Laughter
May 13, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
I wish Reggie Williams nothing but the best, a real gentleman and sportsman. Reggie visited Dayton to play in the Bogie Busters a few times and he was so nice to everyone. I am curious as to where Reggie had his knee replacement surgery. I had a TKR a few years back which caused complicatations for me, but nothing like what happend to Reggie. I wish him the best. Thank you, DaveBy Gary
May 13, 2008 11:09 PM | Link to this
Great story about a great guy. It’s unfortunate how the arrests of some of our players have ruined the Bengals’ reputation because we’ve had a lot, & still do, great men playing for us.