Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 04:03 · Archive

Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The 53-year-old revealed his diagnosis on the podcast 'The Caring Neurologist' on Wednesday, saying 'I want to help as many people as I can'.

Faulk is in his first season as head coach at Southern University, having previously served as running backs coach at Colorado. He played 12 NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams before being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Faulk said he is experiencing hand rigidity and a few tremors, but believes medication is helping manage his symptoms. He reported that his condition has not worsened in the 18 months he has been dealing with the disease.

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• Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson'sHall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.Clickorlando · 23 Oct, 03:27
• Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson'sHall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.News4Jax · 23 Oct, 03:27

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