Ralph Barbieri
This is the final article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Broadcasting career: Ralph “Razor” Barbieri has been a staple on the KNBR sports radio station since 1984. He helped pioneer the sports talk genre and his show with co-host Tom Tolbert, Razor...
Forrest Gregg
This is the fourth article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Football career: Back in NFL’s earliest years, offensive tackle Forrest Gregg helped establish the Green Bay Packers as one of the all-time great franchises, leading them to five championships. He set a...
Sam Fox – Run While You Can
This is the third article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or are doing something to raise awareness. — What had you accomplished by age 24? Most people, if they’re lucky in today’s economy, are working a low-paying job with their newly-earned college degree....
Brian Grant
This is the second article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Basketball career: Brian Grant averaged 10.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game over 12 NBA seasons for the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns....
Muhammad Ali
This is the first article in a five-part series about figures in the sports world that have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. — Boxing career: Former boxer Muhammad Ali is known as “the greatest of all time” for his accomplishments in the ring. He won an Olympic golf medal and became the world heavyweight champion...
