State's Willie Daniel: one of the 110 that we know of ...

[Rick Cleveland]

We love football here in Mississippi, but sometimes the sport doesn't love its greatest players back...

https://mississippitoday.org/2017/08/04/cte-victim-willie-daniels-friends-doctors-want-to-save-football-and-its-players/

[mparkerfd20]

As always, a great read, Rick. Really enjoy your writing.

[Mimi's Babies]

Mr. Willie was a great man....

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Helluva story...thanks for sharing!

[benbow]

Rick Cleveland, you are doing the best writing of your life. Thanks and keep on keeping on.

[Cary Hudson's little bro]

Rick Cleveland, you are doing the best writing of your life. Thanks and keep on keeping on.

He's been cranking out great stuff like this for over 30 years

[msbulldog]

I knew Willie Daniel when I was at State, super nice man. So very very sad story.
P.S. Congratulations Rick on your HOF induction, very well earned and very much deserved.

[Randolph Dupree]

Great read. Thanks for sharing

[Doggie_Style]

Great read. Thanks for sharing

Nice read....I knew him back in the 70's, knew his kids and worked out at his health club in Starkville.......concussions are now being treated with the seriousness that they deserve.

[State82]

Very nice job on that story, Rick!

[Gutter Cobreh]

Excellent read. As always, great job Rick!

[stungeon]

He was my first year tee ball coach. I had no idea he played in the NFL.

[Commercecomet24]

Thanks, Rick! Great story!

[Howboutdemdogs]

Super read. My mom grew up with him.

[NCDawg]

I played golf with him in Jackson many years ago. Very nice guy.

[BeastMan]

My dad worked for Willie growing up and loved him and the family. When Willie passed, his family was kind enough to make my dad one of the custom cowbells they made in Willie's honor for friends and family. It sits on his office desk

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[tcdog70]

Willie was from a great Macon Family and His Brother was one of my best Friends.