Forrest Gregg fighting Parkinson's, not the NFL

[April 18, 2013]  GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) -- Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg says that while he and his neurologist blame concussions for his Parkinson's disease, he's not going to sue the NFL like thousands of other former players.

The 79-year-old says he doesn't begrudge those who have joined the lawsuits but he has his pensions from his playing and coaching days and "I don't need anything from anybody but what I earned."

He said he's an "independent type" and doesn't believe in holding others accountable for his well-being.

Diagnosed 18 months ago, Gregg is promoting UCB, Inc.'s "Parkinson's More Than Motion" campaign during Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Gregg says he's doing well and credits medicine, exercise and daily phone calls from his son and former teammates to reminisce about the good ol' days, which keeps his mind sharp.

[Associated Press; By ARNIE STAPLETON]

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