So glad that he has his loving family to support him. This is such a relevant and important topic… I had a head injury from a car accident 45 years ago, and still have issues from it.
Yes. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that his symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
What a person! Accepting his new reality and doing the best he can to contribute to his family and friends. And moving on with no regrets. Beautiful report. Thank you
This is a mix of both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Sad that he is going through this but I enjoyed hearing John's memories and story. I remember seeing him on KDKA all the time. I also fear that I may have CTE from a variety of traumatic head injuries when I was younger.
Hopefully you’ll recover. Yes. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
@garymcdermott8748 •Beautiful statement when he said he would still be chasing after his grandchildren even on his hands and knees that’s when I knew what sort of family man he was I am in the UK have a TBI I can see how other family members struggle I try make sure my son had (Normal Time off !From me !)I have some anxiety with my brain injury I not sure if it’s frustration at myself or anxiety ether way it’s darn Anoying we all have our troubles but I think major things make you appreciate minor things !
I agree garymcdermott8748. So sorry for your condition and the struggles and frustration you live with ellabella-76. Your grace and thoughtfulness shine and touched me. I'm going to hang your last sentence on my wall to remind me as I'm dealing with health issues. I will pray for you
Hopefully Jon will recover. The diagnosis isn’t for certain. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
Jon, I wish you and your family all the best. You were among the George Plimpton era of good journalists. By any stretch, you've had a great life and still contributing your first-person knowledge to help inform others. All the best 🙏
Although not knowing technically what CTE was, but known about years ago especially with boxers is the reason that I would not allow my son to play football or any Contacts sport in high school. Apparently this kind of problem is cumulative. Repeated blows head show up in boxers and as an example I'll use Mohammed Ali, and certainly football players because you can see the foolishness that they get involved in after retiring. Like throwing their furniture off of their deck about 10 stories up in Pittsburgh at a high-rise.
Head injuries can cause brain impairment, but it’s only a guess that Jon’s is due to football. He had two concussions. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
Tell them to look into hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It's showing lots of promise for brain trauma. He can go to a clinic, but for what they charge, it might make sense for him to look into buying his own chamber. For less than $40k, he can have his own hard chambered (important) unit delivered to his house, and use it as much as he needs. That's less than the price of most new cars these days.
How about childhood abuse by parents. Hitting us on the head hard and hitting us so hard we end up on the floor or hitting us in the face and ur head hits a protrusion like the old light switches on the wall. All of which happened to me. Also an extremely heavy lead crystal bowl being thrown and hitting my forehead where I had a huge lump on my forehead.
Jon had two concussions, but it’s not for certain his current brain impairment is due to football. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. That particular diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
Jon had two concussions, but it’s not for certain his current brain impairment is due to football. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. That particular diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
It’s a guess that it was football. He had two concussions. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
No way should any parent allow a child to play football knowing what we now know. I am always sad seeing youngsters groomed to suffer this due to Americans' weird obsession with football.
This is one of the oddest news coverages that I've ever seen. Starting with the "suspected CTE" from the doctor. Wish JB the best, but I don't love the narrative if I'm being honest.
Perhaps he had a TIA (a stroke that can’t be known definitively since it’s a temporary blockage) or perhaps he has CTE, but if it’s the latter, then it can’t be diagnosed until after death (because CTE can only be confirmed via autopsy).
Jon had 2 concussions, but it’s not for certain his current brain impairment is due to football. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. That particular diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
@@agua9999 According to the Boston University CTE Center, CTE has been found in 345 out of 376 deceased former NFL players' brains including Junior Seau, Chris Henry, Aaron Hernandez, Ken Stabler, Frank Gifford and Bubba Smith among others. Living former NFL players reporting symptoms consistent with CTE include Jay Cutler, Tony Dorsett, Boimer Esiason, Brett Farve, Mark Gastineau, Bernie Kosar, Jim McMahon, Joe Namath, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Warren Sapp and O.J. Simpson aming many others. I think football should be outlawed given all the proof of horrific damage it has caused these players. Imagine what it does to kids.
41 year Pittsburgher here. Remember his reporting well. Stay strong.
I’m so sad for this diagnosis. Yet I’m happy he’s still got that humor, and being himself! Wonderful man!
🙏prayers to Jon and his family.
So glad that he has his loving family to support him. This is such a relevant and important topic… I had a head injury from a car accident 45 years ago, and still have issues from it.
Appreciate you ,Sir.
He seems to still be aware & somewhat cognizant. He touched so many with his personality. Bless him
Yes. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that his symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
What a person! Accepting his new reality and doing the best he can to contribute to his family and friends. And moving on with no regrets. Beautiful report. Thank you
This is why my nephew is not allowed to play football
Jon is a legend. Praying for him and his family. He is loved by so many people here! We were blessed to have him on our airwaves.
Jon always seemed like a genuinely nice man to me. Him and my family are in my prayers.
Lifting you up...... ❤️🙏🏻🕯🙏🏻❤️
This is a mix of both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Sad that he is going through this but I enjoyed hearing John's memories and story. I remember seeing him on KDKA all the time. I also fear that I may have CTE from a variety of traumatic head injuries when I was younger.
Hopefully you’ll recover. Yes. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
Beautiful family , a good man, God bless you Sir.
@garymcdermott8748 •Beautiful statement when he said he would still be chasing after his grandchildren even on his hands and knees that’s when I knew what sort of family man he was I am in the UK have a TBI I can see how other family members struggle I try make sure my son had (Normal Time off !From me !)I have some anxiety with my brain injury I not sure if it’s frustration at myself or anxiety ether way it’s darn Anoying we all have our troubles but I think major things make you appreciate minor things !
I agree garymcdermott8748. So sorry for your condition and the struggles and frustration you live with ellabella-76. Your grace and thoughtfulness shine and touched me. I'm going to hang your last sentence on my wall to remind me as I'm dealing with health issues. I will pray for you
Bless his heart.
Love Jon, played college football with him, he also sang at my wedding
Thank you for sharing your journey through this little known condition. What a wonderful human! We love him and his family💛
JON MY FRIEND, YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS HERE AT WPXI, OUR HEARTS BREAK FOR YOU MY FRIEND
wow did not realize this at all. So sad . Such a well loved guy
I did not know either. Teared up watching this. Such a great man.
What a wonderful man! Blessings to him and his family.
Jon always was a joy to watch. Prayers for Jon & his family. ♥ God Bless
That's really sad from just two concussions and from playing football when he was a kid. He sure seems to have accepted it with admirable equanimity.
Hopefully Jon will recover. The diagnosis isn’t for certain. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
Jon, I wish you and your family all the best. You were among the George Plimpton era of good journalists. By any stretch, you've had a great life and still contributing your first-person knowledge to help inform others. All the best 🙏
Such a good guy to watch on tv, bless you and your family Sir.
Never watched this station but this is tragic. When are we going to give up football and admit it causes too much damage to be worth it?
I met Jon he’s a wonderful person! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Although not knowing technically what CTE was, but known about years ago especially with boxers is the reason that I would not allow my son to play football or any Contacts sport in high school. Apparently this kind of problem is cumulative. Repeated blows head show up in boxers and as an example I'll use Mohammed Ali, and certainly football players because you can see the foolishness that they get involved in after retiring. Like throwing their furniture off of their deck about 10 stories up in Pittsburgh at a high-rise.
Head injuries can cause brain impairment, but it’s only a guess that Jon’s is due to football. He had two concussions. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
Hope Jon recover soon and have a joyful life with family...
Best wishes to Jon and his family.
Tell them to look into hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It's showing lots of promise for brain trauma. He can go to a clinic, but for what they charge, it might make sense for him to look into buying his own chamber. For less than $40k, he can have his own hard chambered (important) unit delivered to his house, and use it as much as he needs. That's less than the price of most new cars these days.
Prayer sent
I met himat the Meadows racetrack when he first came to Pittsburgh. Also rode with him on a poker run or two back in 90s.Hang in there bud.
Jon is wonderful! We love him, always!
Prayers
So horribly sad.
Praying for Jon
Thanks for the yrs. Of work so glad i got to meet you at Fox Chapel HS
What a guy and a beautiful story.
Jon is a brave person.
Sorry to hear prayers for jon family and friends
How about childhood abuse by parents. Hitting us on the head hard and hitting us so hard we end up on the floor or hitting us in the face and ur head hits a protrusion like the old light switches on the wall. All of which happened to me. Also an extremely heavy lead crystal bowl being thrown and hitting my forehead where I had a huge lump on my forehead.
I am so sorry you had to suffer such abuse. I don't know what to say. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love
I’m sorry you had to go through that. Hopefully you’ll learn to heal. God bless💛
God Bless you and your family, Jon.
I don’t have cable anymore so I didn’t know he retired a few years ago. Prayers to you and your family, Jon.
Jon was on free tv. You can try to use a $20 antenna to get local stations on CBS, ABC, & NBC without buying cable.
Always remember he called Cloud To Ground lightning ⚡ BOOMERS 😅
They need to stop this dangerous sport. Not worth the risk.
Jon had two concussions, but it’s not for certain his current brain impairment is due to football. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. That particular diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
🙏❤️🙏
Appears to be a lovely man. Prayers for him and his Family. football is barbaric
Jon had two concussions, but it’s not for certain his current brain impairment is due to football. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. That particular diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
🙏🙏🙏
Sorry Man……… you don’t deserve this
Lovely couple!!❤
I can't remember the lady's name who's reporting here. Can someone tell me? TYIA.
Kristine Sorensen (I think that’s Jon’s former tv colleague)
Oh nooooo - from football ? Oh my God.
It’s a guess that it was football. He had two concussions. Perhaps Jon doesn’t have CTE. It can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
@agua9999: Thanks for that information.
I feel so bad for him.
My husband I have a pic taken with him. He is so nice. 😪
HEARTBREAKING
🙏
No way should any parent allow a child to play football knowing what we now know. I am always sad seeing youngsters groomed to suffer this due to Americans' weird obsession with football.
This is one of the oddest news coverages that I've ever seen. Starting with the "suspected CTE" from the doctor. Wish JB the best, but I don't love the narrative if I'm being honest.
What? His family doesn't love the narrative either! And CTE can't be confirmed until an autopsy.
Perhaps he had a TIA (a stroke that can’t be known definitively since it’s a temporary blockage) or perhaps he has CTE, but if it’s the latter, then it can’t be diagnosed until after death (because CTE can only be confirmed via autopsy).
Bless him.
How can football be worth this?!
Jon had 2 concussions, but it’s not for certain his current brain impairment is due to football. Perhaps he doesn’t have CTE. That particular diagnosis can only be confirmed post-mortem (via autopsy). Perhaps he had a stroke instead. Sometimes it’s difficult for a definitive diagnosis of stroke if it’s a TIA. I’m just guessing & only surmising since the report said that Jon’s symptoms got suddenly worse 2 years ago in 2022 when he was 68 years old.
@@agua9999 According to the Boston University CTE Center, CTE has been found in 345 out of 376 deceased former NFL players' brains including Junior Seau, Chris Henry, Aaron Hernandez, Ken Stabler, Frank Gifford and Bubba Smith among others. Living former NFL players reporting symptoms consistent with CTE include Jay Cutler, Tony Dorsett, Boimer Esiason, Brett Farve, Mark Gastineau, Bernie Kosar, Jim McMahon, Joe Namath, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Warren Sapp and O.J. Simpson aming many others. I think football should be outlawed given all the proof of horrific damage it has caused these players. Imagine what it does to kids.
I still miss Bill Burns
Football......
How old is he?
I think he’s only 70. The report said that he started experiencing more severe symptoms two years ago
2:34 Sounds similar to certain other guy, except when this guy talks he sounds better than that guy and that guy wants to be president again.
Yep - reminds me of Joe Biden as well.
it's not 2013 anymore, nobody cares about CTE
You're comment speaks to how you were raised. Bad parenting. Its not your fault, you just don't know any better.
Speak for yourself. Not everyone has your attitude
@@davidmitchell6873 my parents didn't raise me to be afraid of an invisible boogey man, so yes they did very well sorry you cant' relate
@@mommysaver71 you're probably still worried about covid too lol
@@MikeG82 "My parents didn't raise me," honey you didn't have to tell us. We can tell.