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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Crown Archetype |
Publication date | October 8, 2013 |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 978-0770437541 |
League of Denial is a 2013 book, initially broadcast as a documentary film, about traumatic brain injury in the National Football League (NFL), particularly concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The documentary, entitled League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis, was produced by Frontline and broadcast on PBS.[1][2][3][4][5][6] The book was written by ESPN reporters Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru. The book and film devote significant attention to the story of Mike Webster and his football-related brain injuries, and the pathologist who examined Webster's brain, Bennet Omalu. The film also looks closely at the efforts of researchers led by Ann McKee at Boston University's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy, where the brains of a number of former NFL athletes have been examined.[7]
- ^ Fainaru, Mark (September 28, 2002). "When It Comes To Brain Injury, Authors Say NFL Is In A 'League Of Denial'". NPR. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^ Wolfley, Bob (October 3, 2013). "Much of Frontline's 'League of Denial' documentary rests on the case of Mike Webster". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (October 6, 2013). ""League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis," "Schooled" TV Reviews". Variety. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Gregory, Sean (October 7, 2013). "League Of Denial Documents The NFL's Concussion Failures". Time. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Don Van Natta Jr. (October 2, 2013). "New book, "League of Denial," says NFL used its resources and power over two decades to deny football link to brain damage". ESPN. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Slothower, Jen (October 8, 2013). "'League of Denial' Shows NFL Ignoring Concussion Evidence, Mike Webster's Fall, Roger Goodell Digging In". New England Sports Network. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ Chittum, Ryan (October 9, 2013). "Frontline's landmark 'League of Denial'". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved October 9, 2013.