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“There are the medical dangers of football in general caused by head trauma over repetitive hits.”

Quote by Buzz Bissinger

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Buzz Bissinger is an American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on sports and social issues. His career began in sports writing, but quickly expanded to broader topics, including education, politics, and social justice. Bissinger's most famous work is 'Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream,' a book that chronicles the season he spent with the Permian High School football team in Texas. more

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