Oklahoma Native, Former Jets Star Mark Gastineau Battling Serious Brain Diseases

Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau says he's battling serious brain diseases he believes were caused by concussions in football. In a New York radio interview, the Oklahoma native revealed he was diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's a year ago. He blames it on poor tackling technique and wants to help coaches and players follow proper techniques.

Friday, January 20th 2017, 7:10 pm

By: News On 6


Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau says he's battling serious brain diseases he believes were caused by concussions in football.

In a New York radio interview, the Oklahoma native revealed he was diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's a year ago.

He blames it on poor tackling technique and wants to help coaches and players follow proper techniques.

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