1. Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, age 69, has been diagnosed with dementia.
1. Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer, age 69, has been diagnosed with dementia.
2. Kramer played 13 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Vikings, earning a Pro Bowl spot in 1986.
2. Kramer played 13 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Vikings, earning a Pro Bowl spot in 1986.
3. He was diagnosed with dementia at the Cleveland Clinic over a year ago, part of an NFL health program.
3. He was diagnosed with dementia at the Cleveland Clinic over a year ago, part of an NFL health program.
4. Inspired by Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s disease revelation, Kramer shared his own health journey.
4. Inspired by Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s disease revelation, Kramer shared his own health journey.
5. Kramer's doctors said his dementia hasn't progressed, and he has quit drinking to manage the condition.
5. Kramer's doctors said his dementia hasn't progressed, and he has quit drinking to manage the condition.
6. He expressed no desire for sympathy, stating he’s lived a great life and will battle dementia with the same determination.
6. He expressed no desire for sympathy, stating he’s lived a great life and will battle dementia with the same determination.
7. Drafted in 1977, Kramer earned the nickname "Two Minute Tommy" for his late-game heroics.
7. Drafted in 1977, Kramer earned the nickname "Two Minute Tommy" for his late-game heroics.
8. His most famous moment was a 46-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass in 1980 against the Cleveland Browns.
8. His most famous moment was a 46-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass in 1980 against the Cleveland Browns.
9. Kramer ranks second in Vikings history for passing yards, behind Fran Tarkenton.
9. Kramer ranks second in Vikings history for passing yards, behind Fran Tarkenton.
10. His NFL career ended in 1990, playing his final season with the New Orleans Saints.
10. His NFL career ended in 1990, playing his final season with the New Orleans Saints.
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