Chris Nowinski is a former Word Wrestling Entertainment wrestler and author of Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis. Nowinski retired prematurely from wrestling in 2003 after he suffered a concussion and was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome. Official Site: Chris Nowinski
Nowinski, who also suffered undiagnosed concussions while playing college football, has made it his mission to share information about the dangers of concussions in athletes.Google Video: Chris Nowinski - Sports Concussion CrisisCNN.com: Schooled on Hard Knocks, Wrestler Educates Others on Brain Injuries (July 30, 2007)
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Born
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Resides in Boston, Massachusetts
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Former professional wrestler
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Was the youngest WWE wrestler to earn the Hardcore Champion titleOfficial Site: Chris Nowinski
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In 2002, was named the Raw Newcomer of the YearOfficial Site: Chris Nowinski
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Wrestled for WWE until suffering a concussion in 2003Official Site: Chris Nowinski
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Diagnosed with post-concussion syndromeOfficial Site: Chris Nowinski
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Published ''Head Games
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Co-founded the Sports Legacy Institute with Dr. Robert CantuOfficial Site: Chris Nowinski
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Graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 2000Official Site: Chris Nowinski
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Played football at Harvard as a three-year letterman and two-year starter at defensive tackleOfficial Site: Chris Nowinski
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Lectures at medical conferences on the topic of the effects of traumatic brain injury in athletes
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Is a consultant with Trinity Partners of Waltham, MassachusettsOfficial Site: Chris Nowinski
