Vikings legend Tommy Kramer announces dementia diagnosis
With Brett Favre announcement yesterday, I feel it’s best I let everyone know that I was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic.
Dr’s say I could have anywhere from 2 to 10 years, just had my year check up and it hasn’t advanced and I’ve been…— Tommy Kramer (@Kramer9Tommy) September 25, 2024
FARGO (KVRR) – Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer says he’s been diagnosed with dementia.
“With Brett Favre announcement yesterday, I feel it’s best I let everyone know that I was diagnosed with dementia just over a year ago at the NFL Cleveland Clinic,” Kramer announced on social media.
“Dr’s say I could have anywhere from 2 to 10 years, just had my year check up and it hasn’t advanced and I’ve been sober for almost a year now which will definitely help. Please, no sympathy, I’ve lived a great life and wouldn’t change a thing. Nobody wanted to win more than me and I never gave up, and that’s exactly how I’m going to battle this.”
Kramer was drafted by the Vikings in 1977 and played for the team until 1989. As a Viking, he threw for 24,775 yards and 159 touchdowns.
“It’s still all about the fans for me, as long as I’m able, I’m going to continue to be out there and travel to the small towns which I love most and meet the fans.”
