Terry Long
Terry Long was a former American football player known for his time in the NFL, particularly with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He faced significant health challenges related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often associated with repeated head injuries sustained during football. Long's struggles with CTE ultimately led him to take his own life in 2005, prompting discussions about player safety and the long-term effects of concussions in professional sports. His case is frequently cited in the ongoing debate regarding the NFL's handling of concussion-related issues and player health.
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Terry Long was a football player who suffered from CTE and ultimately took his own life.
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Israel· 2025-10-03
Terry Long was a Steelers teammate of Mike Webster who also suffered from depression and died by suicide at age 45.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Terry Long was a former NFL player who suffered from CTE and died by suicide.
NY gunman Shane Tamura who cited CTE was once a standout high school football player
United States· 2025-07-29
Terry Long was mentioned by Shane Tamura in his note as someone who contributed to his CTE.
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India· 2025-07-29
Terry Long was a former NFL player who was one of the first diagnosed with CTE.
New York shooting: gunman said in note that playing football gave him CTE | New YorkUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-29Terry Long suffered from CTE and took his own life after consuming large amounts of car coolant.
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Terry Long was mentioned in relation to the shooter's incoherent note about drinking antifreeze, the method by which Long committed suicide in 2005.
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Brazil· 2025-07-29
Terry Long was a former player for the Pittsburgh Steelers who committed suicide after suffering from CTE.
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Serbia· 2025-07-29Shane Tamura mentioned Terry Long in his suicide note, claiming that football caused him CTE.
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Greece· 2025-07-29
Terry Long was mentioned in Tamura's letter as someone who suffered from CTE and took his own life.
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