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American Football and Brain Injuries

American Football and Brain Injuries

The death of former NFL star Mike Webster led to questions about safety in 2002

Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service

January 31, 20148m 58s

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Show Notes

In 2002 the death of a former NFL star, Mike Webster, led to questions about the safety of American football. Hear from Mike's son, Garrett Webster and one of the doctors who treated him.

Photo: Mike Webster. Getty Images Sport