Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame ceremony

Craig used Saturday's ‌platform to ‌reach out to successive generations of players to seek medical care when "something ​doesn't feel right."

Three-time Super Bowl champion running back Roger Craig revealed Saturday he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia during his induction ceremony speech into the American Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"This Diagnosis Doesn’t Define Me": New Hall of Famer Roger Craig shares dementia battle  MARCA

Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis at Hall of Fame ceremony  Reuters

Drew Brees has entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter the Hall of Fame  AP News

During the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday at Canton, Ohio, San Francisco 49ers legendary running back Roger Craig revealed that he has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Craig, who turned 66 in July, delivered the news of his illness in a prerecorded video during the ceremony. He also said doctors indi

Former 49ers running back Roger Craig made a sad announcement during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech.

New Hall of Famer Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis  ESPN

Craig was a staple for San Francisco’s dominant offense in the ‘80s, winning three Super Bowls alongside Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.

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Roger Craig remains one of the most under-appreciated running backs of his time. Craig will get his due at the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday. Craig joins Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri in this year's class. Craig pl