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Study: Former NFL Star Had Brain Damage at time of Suicide - Former NFL player Dave Duerson, who committed suicide in February, had “moderately advanced” brain damage, connected to blows to the head, says the Boston University School of Medicine researcher who made the diagnosis. Duerson, who played 11 years in the NFL, left a suicide note asking that his brain be given to the NFL's Brain Bank. (Photo: AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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