How Did Tommy Nobis Die?

Tommy Nobis died on December 13, 2017 at home at age 74, with his wife by his side, after an extended illness. On January 28, 2019 researchers from Boston University confirmed that Nobis had the most severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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Uncertain. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head. The encephalopathy symptoms can include behavioral problems, mood problems, and problems with thinking. The disease often gets worse over time and can result in dementia.
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How did Tommy Nobis get CTE?

Researchers have confirmed what Nobis' family long suspected: He had the most severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the degenerative brain disease linked to repetitive blows to the head that can cause the kind of violent moods they had grown accustomed to.

Is Tommy Nobis in the Hall of Fame?

Former linebacker Tommy Nobis isn't in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the Falcons' president and CEO believes he knows why. Former linebacker Tommy Nobis is one of the most decorated players in Atlanta Falcons' history. He was the first elected to the team's Ring of Honor and first to have his number retired.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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