Dave Duerson was an American 'National Football League' (NFL) player who played for the 'Chicago Bears' (1983–1989), the 'New York Giants' (1990), and the 'Phoenix Cardinals' (1991–1993). He was an 'All-American' (1981 and 1982), an ‘MVP’ (1982), and a captain (1982) for the 'Fighting Irish' team of the 'University of Notre Dame.' Duerson was then selected by the ‘Bears’ for the 1983 ‘NFL’ draft. His 11-year illustrious career was decorated with four consecutive ‘NFL’ 'Pro Bowls' (1985 to 1988), the 1985 'Super Bowl' for the 'Bears' (against the 'New England Patriots’), and a 'Super Bowl' ring as a player (1990–1991) for the 'New York Giants.' Unfortunately, Duerson's post-retirement phase was not too successful. He delved into entrepreneurship, a venture that failed. He was eventually left with financial issues. He was riddled with personal issues, too. Duerson was still managing all of that when he suddenly began experiencing symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The doctors believed that the disorder had resulted from repeated brain trauma and concussions that he had sustained during his playing career. He committed suicide in 2011. His last wish was to donate his brain for further study of the disorder at 'Boston University.'