Jim McMahon, the former Chicago Bears quarterback, is known for his resilience and ability to make comebacks despite numerous injuries throughout his career. At 64, McMahon continues to defy the odds, having undergone 25 surgeries and being a plaintiff in the concussion lawsuit against the NFL. His journey, marked by both physical and mental challenges, includes the use of marijuana as a painkiller and his ventures into the business world. McMahon's story is a testament to his extraordinary resiliency, both on and off the field.
Injuries nearly destroyed Jim McMahon. He's had 25 surgeries and was one of the plaintiffs in the concussion lawsuit against the NFL. @danpompei on how McMahon has survived and thrived in life after football ⤵️ https://t.co/rZw1jg7NMi https://t.co/nsZG2jRo18
One reason @jimmcmahon has the eighth-highest winning percentage in the modern era is his extraordinary resiliency. Deep in the game of life, he’s needed it more than ever. My story. https://t.co/efNyUDflZX
In 2005, Ben Eckermann was leading any young footballer’s dream life – playing in the AFL for the reigning premier. Until a brutal on-field hit changed everything, setting the former Sturt junior on a very unique path > https://t.co/9Oq9js3kTm https://t.co/SlERgOqPTy
Our latest: a former power five player goes on the record about his struggles with concussions and their aftermath. https://t.co/FMtxXtD6VW
After 25 surgeries, Jim McMahon's still making comebacks. Marijuana has grown from a painkiller to a budding business. He'll drink too many beers, stay out too late and tell stories his grandchildren shouldn't hear. It's how he plays the game of life. https://t.co/rZw1jg7NMi https://t.co/d8C20QZ8rH
“The 6 months where I was going through concussion symptoms and continuing to engage in football was the worst time of my life. I was depressed. I experienced suicidal ideation. I was ashamed." On former P5 OL Jabo Burrow + the toll of head injury in CFB https://t.co/K50sSihmZa
Football injuries nearly destroyed Jim McMahon. Somehow, he keeps coming back ⤵️ https://t.co/9vOuMyHgAa
Comebacks always have been Jim McMahon's thing. Thankfully. Mercifully. My story on the Bears' legend making another comeback at 64. https://t.co/efNyUDflZX
An icon in the lineage of "Broadway Joe" and Kenny "The Snake," Jim McMahon was who football fans wanted to be. He still is. Kind of. And after 25 surgeries, he's still making comebacks. @danpompei on his incredible journey.