Former Giants, Rams Linebacker Suspected of Having CTE Dies
Bill Swain, a former NFL linebacker, passed away at the age of 85 after battling dementia linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). He played six seasons in the NFL for teams including the Rams, Vikings, Giants, and Lions. Swain is remembered for his contributions to football and his post-career work in recreation and property management.
- ▪Bill Swain died on April 24 at the age of 85.
- ▪He fought a long battle with dementia associated with CTE, a degenerative brain disease linked to head injuries.
- ▪Swain played 82 games in the NFL and started all 14 games for the Giants in 1967.
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By Jon Paul HoornstraContributing Sports WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Bill Swain, who played six seasons in the NFL for four different teams, died on April 24. He was 85.According to his obituary placed in the Palm Beach Post, Swain fought "a long and courageous battle with dementia associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)."Read More on NFLDeion Sanders, Shedeur Sanders Made Big Miscalculation on Agent Decision3 min readIt’s Difficult to Find Much Wrong With the Rams Ahead of 20262 min readRaiders Urged to Find Solid Targets for Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins2 min readCTE is a degenerative brain disease believed to be linked to…
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