Ralph Wenzel (guard)

Not to be confused with Ralph Wenzel (end).
Ralph Wenzel
Date of birth (1943-03-14)March 14, 1943
Place of birth San Mateo, California
Date of death June 18, 2012(2012-06-18) (aged 69)
Place of death San Mateo, California
Career information
Position(s) Guard
College San Diego State University
NFL draft 1966 / Round: 11 / Pick 168
(By the Green Bay Packers)
Career history
As player
1966–1970 Pittsburgh Steelers
1972–1973 San Diego Chargers
Career stats

Ralph Richard Wenzel (March 14, 1943 – June 18, 2012) was a professional American football player who played guard for seven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers.[1]

Early onset of dementia

Wenzel's name gained notoriety in late 2009, when Wenzel's wife, Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, testified on Wenzel's dementia.[2] Perfetto testified that Wenzel's football career probably had a causal effect with his dementia.

References

  1. ↑ Schwarz, Alan. "Ralph Wenzel, Whose Dementia Helped Start a Debate, Dies at 69," The New York Times, Saturday, June 23, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Goodell Defends N.F.L.'s Handling of Head Injuries". The New York Times. October 28, 2009. Retrieved April 11, 2010.


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