'Ticking timebomb' in US colleges as American football head injuries linked to dementia

In a sport that prides itself on its toughness and commitment under physical duress, Mike Webster was about as tough and committed as they come. "Iron Mike" was the anchor of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a gritty job in one of the grittiest teams in American football.

He played for the Steelers from 1974 to 1989, winning the Super Bowl – the annual championship of the National Football League (NFL) — four times, three as captain. He was inducted into the pro football hall of fame, and came to be seen as an icon of the sport.

[readon1 url="https://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/04/mike-webster-nfl-dementia-link"]Source: guardian.co.uk[/readon1]