Eugene Robinson played 16 seasons in the NFL, all before player safety became such a hot-button issue. During his career he subjected himself to countless blows to his head and other parts of his body. The cumulative effects of those hits remain with him today.
Robinson, 52, has been diagnosed with memory loss and has chronic knee pain. At home, before he was diagnosed, he had arguments with his wife over his forgetfulness. At work, as a radio and television personality, Robinson must now write out talking points to stimulate his memory before going on the air.
“I used to have a really sharp memory,” said Robinson, who played safety for the Seahawks, Packers, Falcons and Panthers from 1985-2000.