Turley Will Give Game Check To 'Gridiron Greats'
27th November, 2007 - 5:24 pm
ESPN - Some NFL players will donate part of their paychecks from the league's Dec. 23 games to help needy retired players.

Kansas City Chiefs' lineman Kyle Turley said at a news conference to announce the plan Tuesday at Mike Ditka's restaurant that he will donate his entire $25,000 paycheck.

Ditka has been vocal in publicizing the plight of former players who struggle with the effects of lingering physical problems.

"We make a lot of money playing this game, and it's because of the guys that played before us," Turley said. [READ]

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