07-15-2011, 10:02 AM
Malcolm Snider, class of 1969, played on the offensive line for the Falcons and the Packers. Started going to UWisc med school during the off-season, then apparently concluded it would take forever on a part-time basis and retired in order to complete his medical education. Last I heard was practicing in Oregon, where he grew up. From what I've heard, offensive linemen are the most likely to suffer from the brain-scrambling effects of pro football, so here's at least one counter-example.
Of course, as Garvin delights in pointing out, 1969 was a l-o-o-n-g time ago (MUCH longer than, say, 1975...), and I know players were much smaller then, especially on the line. And Malcolm's career was relatively short -- four or five years, I think. So the counter-example may not be entirely comparable.
Of course, as Garvin delights in pointing out, 1969 was a l-o-o-n-g time ago (MUCH longer than, say, 1975...), and I know players were much smaller then, especially on the line. And Malcolm's career was relatively short -- four or five years, I think. So the counter-example may not be entirely comparable.