Former San Francisco 49ers star running back Roger Craig revealed during his induction speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he has vascular dementia. Craig spoke in a prerecorded video message while he sat on stage wearing his gold jacket at Tom Benson Stadium on Saturday.
Craig’s Diagnosis and Career
Nearly eight minutes into a nine-minute speech, Craig announced his diagnosis, saying his doctors believe “it may be related, at least in part, to the concussions” he experienced during his playing career. Craig became one of the most versatile players in league history, excelling as a runner, receiver, and blocker, helping the 49ers win three of their five Super Bowls.
Craig was selected from the seniors category and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri. He hopes sharing his story encourages people to pay attention to their health and seek help when something doesn’t feel right.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
