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Family reveals heading football caused Gordon McQueen's brain injury
sport Jan 26, 2026, 1:01 PM
Family reveals heading football caused Gordon McQueen's brain injury
  • Gordon McQueen was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2021 and died from pneumonia in June 2023.
  • His death was attributed to complications from mixed vascular dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
  • The coroner's findings emphasize the dangers of heading footballs, prompting reforms in youth football safety protocols.
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