Dwight Clark has ALS

[top dawg]

Dwight Clark, 49ers legend, unfortunately has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (a.k.a. ALS). 

What a shame that people must suffer things like ALS, Alzheimer's, and cancer.

I hate it for him. He was a helluva football player back in the day. May peace be upon him as he lives the remainder of his days.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793885/article/former-49ers-receiver-dwight-clark-announces-als-diagnosis

[Saca312]

Such a terrible disease. I know of a friend's dad who suffered through this terrible disease. I wish him the best and hope he lives the rest of his days to the fullest.

[Cj72]

My wifes grandma died from als. It was before I knew my wife but I've heard plenty of stories about how bad it was from her mom. Its a horrible disease and I pray for anyone unfortunate enough to have to go through it or watch a loved one suffer.

[top dawg]

I didn't know that he is a native North Carolinian (Kinston). He is in NC's Hall of Fame anyway. 

[WOW!!]

Sad prays to him and his family..

[pantherclaw]

Lost my favorite uncle to ALS. Ravaged his mind along with his body, and he still had his memories. 

Imagine for a moment,  remembering how smart/intelligent/capable you once were, but reduced to the mentality of an 8 year old. 

My prayers go out to Clark and his family.

[Ja Rhule]

I worked at the pharmacy back in college and one of my favorite customer had ALS.  Nasty nasty disease.  

[SIGCHI222]

Stuff like this makes you wonder about the future of football.

[MHS831]

Dwight lived in Charlotte in the Windsor Park/Darby Acres area.  He played QB at Garinger.  I am old--played football at WCU when coach Bob Waters was diagnosed.  I was close to coach Waters and his family.  I was also close to Dwight Clark and his little brother, Jeff (my age). I lived in Windsor Park too. This article hits home for me, and ties the disease to the 49ers:

http://people.com/archive/an-incurable-killer-strikes-three-ex-49ers-and-an-anguished-victim-doubts-its-a-coincidence-vol-27-no-6/

I do not remember if Coach Waters told me this or someone else--but he told me that the Niners used to practice on a field that had "tiny mushrooms" all over it when they would arrive for OTAs or summer camp--not sure where the field was.  These "tiny mushrooms" were actually condoms.  Apparently, they used sewage to fertilize the field--or at least that was the theory.  In fact, it may have been his little brother Jeff who told me this--some years later when he was working at NCNB in Charlotte.  Could that be the link? 

When I was a kid--Dwight was a big shot around the neighborhood--the QB at the area High School.  I was about 11 then.  Once the older kids were playing a game of football at Windsor Park, and I was watching.  Dwight came over and asked me if I would like to be the center for both teams.  I did and talked about it for days.  He was that kind of guy. 

[The Huddler]

ash to ash, dust to dust

 

one way or another dealth will find us all and pain will ensue. Life truly can be sad and dark..

 

my thoughts and prayers to all in pain including Mr. Clark and his family

[Nails]

[TheSpecialJuan]

2 hours ago, top dawg said:

Dwight Clark, 49ers legend, unfortunately has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (a.k.a. ALS). 

What a shame that people must suffer things like ALS, Alzheimer's, and cancer.

I hate it for him. He was a helluva football player back in the day. May peace be upon him as he lives the remainder of his days.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793885/article/former-49ers-receiver-dwight-clark-announces-als-diagnosis

Well now, this is indeed good news.