ESPN.com: Forrest Gregg fighting Parkinson's

Post by **PonyPride** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:17 pm

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Forrest Gregg, who earned the nickname "Iron Man" for playing in a then-record 188 consecutive NFL games during his Hall of Fame career, tells The Associated Press he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

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bubba pony · Post by **bubba pony** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 1:36 pm

sad indeed, he really stepped up for old SMU when we were at our lowest point.

SMU91 · Post by **SMU91** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:27 pm

He was one of the most influential people in my life. Prayers with you and Barbarra Coach!

Corso · Post by **Corso** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:32 pm

This is heartbreaking news about one of the greatest Mustangs of all time.
If anyone can fight this thing and have a long, healthy life, it's Coach Gregg.
My thoughts are with Coach and his family.

skyscraper · Post by **skyscraper** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:35 pm

Tough to hear.
A great Mustang and a great person.
Thoughts are definitely with him and his family.

skyscraper · Post by **skyscraper** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 4:39 pm

soccermom · Post by **soccermom** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:43 pm

Sorry to hear...God bless

DanFreibergerForHeisman · Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:07 pm

Best wishes to one of the greatest of all time in many ways...

Statler · Post by **Statler** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:24 pm

A man who represents what is right with football.

(One of my greatest memories is when he had the Aggie yell leaders thrown out of Moody - sheer greatness).

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