"Moving the ball down the field....."
With the CBA "in play", Congress taking a look at the culture of professional football and it's impact on the lives of athletes of all ages, it's important for us
to stay the course.
Let's not forget to give our appreciation to those who work with such dedication to right the wrongs.
Like Alan Schwarz of the
New York Times.
Please let him hear your thoughts and praise.
Take a look....
They do care what you think!
Thank you Tom Jolly, Sports Editor NY Times for your support.
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A new website has
come to our attention...
Oldest Living NFL
Players List
An unique resource
Once in their site, give it time to download
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Strength
Character
Discipline
Dedication
We welcome all retired professional atheletes and their families regardless of race, age, sex,religion or background.
Summit 2010
Update
Rooms have been set aside!
The schedule is being structured!
Speakers are being confirmed!
The Advisory Board is working to insure an open, fair and productive time is had by all!
And don't forget......
IT'S VEGAS, BABY!!
Check back here or at www.footballsummit.com
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The Retired Professional Athletes Association was founded in August 2006 and incorporated in March 2007. Our interest is not in drawing attention to our organization, but to the men who laid the foundations for sports as we know them today. To honor the history, contributions and sacrifices that were made which now benefit todays fans and players.
Independent Retired
Professional Football Players
2010 Summit is ON!
See you in Las Vegas at the
South Point Hotel and Casino
April 16, 17 and 18, 2010
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The Retired Professional Athletes Association, Inc. has been created to provide assistance to the professional athlete in their post professional sports years. The focus of the RPAA at this time are the medical needs of many of the retired professional football players from the pre 1990’s and the pension structure. As a group, their retirement and disability benefits are considered the poorest and most inequitable in the sports industry…by the sports industry.
A sport like football takes a toll, no doubt. Previous generations played the game without the equipment and medical technology we have today. They put their livelihoods on the line every weekend. Today, many of your Sunday heroes are struggling, looking for some type of support.
They didn't earn millions, didn't retire to posh gated communities. They left the game with busted knees, sore backs and head injuries that didn't surface until much later.
But it's not only their bodies that have betrayed them. (today’s football) built on the shoulders of a dying generation, has also turned its back.”
Rick Maese, Baltimore Sun
While today’s football players are earning six, seven and eight figures, many of the pioneers of this sport are living on pensions that place them below the poverty level, with no health insurance. The life styles of today’s players have been built on the foundation these men gave their lives and bodies to. Salaries in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s required all of them go to second jobs when the pro football season ended, with little complaints as these men played with dedication and the true love of the game.
The newly created programs recently announced by the football league address only a small fraction of the difficulties and struggles many of these men now face as a result of the contributions and huge physical sacrifices they made.
Jack Pardee taking down Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Sun photo
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