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Death, Hollywood and the Duersons' Complicated Relationship with Football

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On the television stand in the bedroom of Tregg Duerson's home is a burgundy leather Bible.

A name is embossed in gold on the cover.

David R. Duerson.

The book belonged to Tregg's father, a former NFL safety who took his life nearly five years ago. It was found on a bed in a condominium in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, next to Dave Duerson's body.

Dave, who played for the Bears, Giants and Cardinals in an 11-year career, was one of the last people many would have expected to kill himself. He was a captain and an All-American at Notre Dame.