Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis during Hall of Fame weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Roger Craig, a former running back for the San Francisco 49ers, announced his dementia diagnosis during the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony. The 1980s star, who contributed to the team's success, believes his condition stems from past concussions. Craig shared how he and his family noticed changes over time, prompting them to seek medical advice. He emphasized that although this diagnosis is significant, it does not define his identity as a person or a former player, expressing hope his story will raise awareness about brain health.
- •Roger Craig announced he has dementia during Hall of Fame weekend.
- •He attributes his condition to concussions sustained during his career.
- •Craig hopes to raise awareness about brain health through his story.
- •He remains determined not to let the diagnosis define who he is.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers Hall of Famer drops sad diagnosis during HOF weekend
- 9:13 PMSan Francisco Chronicle — Ex-49er Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis in Hall of Fame speech - sfchronicle.com
"Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig said in his taped Hall of Fame acceptance speech that he has vascular dementia partly caused by concussions.
"Former 49ers running back Roger Craig announces that he has dementia
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:00 PM49ers Hall of Famer drops sad diagnosis during HOF weekend
Former 49ers running back Roger Craig announces that he has dementia
- San Francisco ChronicleAug 8, 2026, 9:13 PMEx-49er Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis in Hall of Fame speech - sfchronicle.com
Former San Francisco 49ers running back Roger Craig said in his taped Hall of Fame acceptance speech that he has vascular dementia partly caused by concussions.
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