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San Francisco 49ers Chris Borland Says He’s Retiring Over Head Trauma Concerns
« on: March 20, 2015, 01:33:55 am »
AP via CBS Sacramento
March 16, 2015

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Wary of head trauma, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is leaving football. And not even the promise of NFL stardom and piles of money could change his mind.

So now, after one stellar rookie season, he is retiring at age 24.
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Good for him. For obvious reasons.
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Re: San Francisco 49ers Chris Borland Says He’s Retiring Over Head Trauma Concerns
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2015, 01:41:45 am »
If I had the skills for it I would retire from pro sports after 1 good contract. Give me 3 million dollars and you'll never see or hear from me again. Peace out!  13291
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Re: San Francisco 49ers Chris Borland Says He’s Retiring Over Head Trauma Concerns
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2015, 01:44:09 am »
Quote from: Dexter on March 20, 2015, 01:41:45 am
If I had the skills for it I would retire from pro sports after 1 good contract. Give me 3 million dollars and you'll never see or hear from me again. Peace out!  13291

He injured the same shoulder twice....in college and again, vs. the Seahawks in the playoffs.
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Re: San Francisco 49ers Chris Borland Says He’s Retiring Over Head Trauma Concerns
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2015, 01:47:43 am »
Quote from: DCPatriot on March 20, 2015, 01:44:09 am
He injured the same shoulder twice....in college and again, vs. the Seahawks in the playoffs.

Definitely a brutal sport. I think I'd rather be a NASCAR driver.
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