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Concussion researchers to study brain of former B.C. Lions star Rick Klassen
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December 25, 2016
Sat, Dec 24: For years, former B.C. Lions linebacker Rick Klassen gave as good as he as got when it came to hits on the football field. But did that cause long term damage to his brain? That's what his family and researchers in Ontario are now trying to find out -- after his death earlier this month. Jennifer Palma has the story.
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Concussion researchers to study brain of former B.C. Lions star Rick Klassen02:20 | December 25, 2016
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Concussion researchers to study brain of former B.C. Lions star Rick Klassen02:20 | December 25, 2016
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Concussion researchers to study brain of former B.C. Lions star Rick Klassen
Description
December 25, 2016
Sat, Dec 24: For years, former B.C. Lions linebacker Rick Klassen gave as good as he as got when it came to hits on the football field. But did that cause long term damage to his brain? That's what his family and researchers in Ontario are now trying to find out -- after his death earlier this month. Jennifer Palma has the story.
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