Ralph Wenzel (guard)

Ralph Richard Wenzel (March 14, 1943 – June 18, 2012) was a professional American football player who played guard for seven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers.[1]

Ralph Wenzel
Born:(1943-03-14)March 14, 1943
San Mateo, California
Died:June 18, 2012(2012-06-18) (aged 69)
San Mateo, California
Career information
Position(s)Guard
CollegeSan Diego State University
NFL draft1966 / Round: 11 / Pick 168
(By the Green Bay Packers)
Career history
As player
1966–1970Pittsburgh Steelers
1972–1973San Diego Chargers

Early onset of dementia

Wenzel's name gained notoriety in late 2009, when Wenzel's wife, Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, testified on Wenzel's dementia.[2] Perfetto testified that Wenzel's football career probably had a causal effect with his dementia.

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