4th Quarter Comeback: How Bernie Kosar is Beating Parkinson's
From leading his team to a college championship to earning a Super Bowl ring while playing for the 1993 Dallas Cowboys, Bernie Kosar has had a storied football career. But before that NFL championship win, Bernie says he'd lost his confidence after being fired by Brown coach Bill Belichick.
Reaching the heights of professional sports required sacrifice–in his 50s, Bernie discovered his NFL head injuries led to his Parkinson's diagnosis. But instead of giving in, Bernie decided to run one more play to get his health back.
Super Bowl-winning quarterback & beloved Browns player Bernie Kosar talks to Liz about the feeling of relief after winning a Super Bowl, how he recovered from being fired by Bill Belichick, and the health regime and positive thinking that may have just saved his life.
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