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Ex-Chargers Player Billy Ray Smith Jr. Dies at 64
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a former NFL linebacker and first-round draft pick, has died at age 64. He played all 126 games of his career with the San Diego Chargers from 1983 to 1992 and was a beloved figure in the community. His family stated he faced his long battle with dementia caused by CTE with bravery; the disease is linked to repeated head trauma and is often diagnosed postmortem. Smith’s death highlights concerns about CTE, which has been diagnosed in many former contact sport athletes, including Chargers legend Junior Seau.
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