New Orleans native, NFL legend, Pro Football Hall of Fame member and current Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s disease affects the central nervous system and can impact movement, balance, and coordination.
Faulk revealed his diagnosis on the podcast The Caring Neurologist with Dr. Sandeep Thakkar.
Faulk said he first noticed symptoms while playing golf, which led him to seek medical answers.
Faulk is a product of the Desire area in the 9th Ward of New Orleans and a graduate of G.W. Carver High School. He played his college football at San Diego State and in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams.
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