Ralph Wenzel (guard)

Not to be confused with Ralph Wenzel (end).
Ralph Wenzel
Date of birth: March 14, 1943
Place of birth: San Mateo, California
Date of death: June 18, 2012 (aged 69)
Place of death: San Mateo, California
Career information
Position(s): Guard
College: San Diego State University
NFL Draft: 1966 / Round: 11 / Pick 168
(By the Green Bay Packers)
Organizations
As player:
1966-1970
1972-1973		 Pittsburgh Steelers
San Diego Chargers
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Ralph Richard Wenzel (March 14, 1943 – June 18, 2012) was a professional American football player who played guard for seven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers.[1] Wenzel's family, including his parents, two children and four grandchildren reside in San Diego, with his elder brother residing in Hawaii.

Early onset of dementia

Wenzel's name gained notoriety in late 2009, when Wenzel's wife, Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, testified on Wenzel's dementia.[2] Perfetto testified that Wenzel's football career probably had a causal effect with his dementia.

References

  1. ↑ Schwarz, Alan. "Ralph Wenzel, Whose Dementia Helped Start a Debate, Dies at 69," The New York Times, Saturday, June 23, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Goodell Defends N.F.L.’s Handling of Head Injuries". The New York Times. October 28, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2010.

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