About 24 hours after Brett Favre revealed his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, another former Minnesota Vikings quarterback announced that he is battling his own disease.
Tommy Kramer69, announced Wednesday that he has dementia.
Kramer himself said that Favre’s announcement prompted him to share his own news; he was diagnosed a year ago.
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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, #9, in action during the Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium. (Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Kramer said doctors gave him between two and 10 years to live, but the condition had not “advanced” at a recent visit.
“I’ve lived a great life and wouldn’t change a thing,” Kramer wrote. “No one wanted to win more than me and I never gave up, and that’s exactly how I’m going to fight this.”
Kramer wrote that he doesn’t regret playing football, but he urged the National Football League to help its former players more.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, #9, on the line of scrimmage against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. (Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports)
“I know there are players out there that I played with that need all the help they can get,” he wrote. “Unfortunately for me, the NFL will only try to help with some of my medical bills and therapy, what (that) my personal insurance doesn’t cover. I’m hoping to create some awareness, so the NFL will be able to help other and future players who are battling diseases like me.”
Kramer spent 13 of his 14 NFL seasons with Minnesota. He played his senior year with New Orleans Saintsplayed in just one game where he threw three passes.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, #9, in action during the 1982 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium. (Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY NETWORK)
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In his career, he went 54-56 as a starter, completing 55.1% of his passes for 24,777 yards, 159 touchdowns and 158 interceptions. He made the Pro Bowl in 1986 and led the NFL with a 92.6 passer rating.
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