Surviving CTE & Nine Brain Surgeries: Super Bowl Champion George Visger’s Incredible Journey
Rude Dude Recovery by Rude Dude
Episode notes
In this episode, Cam and Hen sit down with Super Bowl champion George Visger, a former San Francisco 49er, wildlife biologist, and brain injury consultant who has survived nine brain surgeries and continues to battle CTE and dementia. George opens up about the brutal realities of concussions in the NFL, the fight for proper medical care, and his experience developing hydrocephalus during the 1981 season before his team’s championship run.
Beyond football, George shares his deep love for sports and the brotherhood of a team, how he built a second career as a wildlife biologist, the NFL’s concussion protocol, and the future of player safety. This is a raw, eye-opening conversation ...
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