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Wally LewisAM. Walter James Lewis AM (born 1 December 1959) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, and coached in the 1980s and 1990s. He became a commentator for television coverage of the sport. A highly decorated Australian national captain, Lewis is widely regarded as one of ...
Jul 31, 2023 · Wally Lewis reveals he has been diagnosed with probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) – describing his shock after seeing scans of brain that even made his doctor tear up.
Wally Lewis came to embody State of Origin football. A young lock forward in the inaugural Origin game in 1980, he made 30 appearances as five-eighth and captain between 1981 and 1991, winning ...
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- December 1, 1959
Rugby league legend Wally Lewis reveals debilitating diagnosis. His reputation for being tough as nails on the football field earned him the name the King, but Wally Lewis is revealing his heartbreaking health diagnosis for the first time. The 63-year-old is as fit as ever but his brain is failing him. In an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes ...
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Jul 30, 2023 · NRL world reacts to devastating news about Wally Lewis. The NRL said in a statement to 60 Minutes that it has "some of the most comprehensive head-injury policies and procedures in sport." The ...
Jul 30, 2023 · Rugby league legend Wally Lewis is battling a devastating neurodegenerative condition, he revealed in an interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday night.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Rugby league immortal Wally Lewis wants federal government to put $18m into brain injury research. Footy great Wally Lewis has opened up on his “fear” and “embarrassment” after being ...
