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Earl Campbell, 52, is seen by his fellow Heisman winners as another example of the violence in football and the wreckage it can leave behind, but Campbell insists his ailments are rooted in bad genetics.
June 30, 2007, 1:19PM
Texas football legend Campbell says NFL should do more
But proud Heisman winner, Hall-of-Famer doesn't blame now-broken body on football
By JIM VERTUNO
Associated Press
AUSTIN ? The sleek black Mercedes whipped into valet parking. Anyone expecting the driver to get out of the car with the same grace and style was in for a shock.
With the aide of the valet, Earl Campbell slowly emerged.
Left foot first, right foot next. Once they were both solidly on the ground, the Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer grabbed his walker with both hands and shuffled with bent back and crooked knees toward the door of the Barton Creek Resort.
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Earl Campbell, 52, is seen by his fellow Heisman winners as another example of the violence in football and the wreckage it can leave behind, but Campbell insists his ailments are rooted in bad genetics.
Harry Cabluck: AP
June 30, 2007, 1:19PM
Texas football legend Campbell says NFL should do more
But proud Heisman winner, Hall-of-Famer doesn't blame now-broken body on football
By JIM VERTUNO
Associated Press
AUSTIN ? The sleek black Mercedes whipped into valet parking. Anyone expecting the driver to get out of the car with the same grace and style was in for a shock.
With the aide of the valet, Earl Campbell slowly emerged.
Left foot first, right foot next. Once they were both solidly on the ground, the Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer grabbed his walker with both hands and shuffled with bent back and crooked knees toward the door of the Barton Creek Resort.
Cont...
