NFL Hall of Famer and broadcasting legend Frank Gifford died in August at the age of 84, and an autopsy conducted by his family has added more depth to the discussion regarding football's connection with traumatic brain injuries.
According to NBC News' Bradd Jaffy, Gifford's family released a statement Wednesday confirming Gifford suffered from head trauma related to chronic traumatic encephalopathy:
Statement from the Gifford family: Frank Gifford had CTE pic.twitter.com/qouCXHpIMN
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) November 25, 2015
CTE—a degenerative brain disease—has been found in several deceased former players over the past few years.