Dear NFL Former Players Chapter Presidents:
I am a former NFL player and the son of a former NFL player.
My father (http://vshfm.com/inductees/inductee_details.php?inducteeID=81) thought he was doing the right thing for my mother when he selected the survivor's benefit option so his pension would continue after his death. But NO, the NFL powers-to-be don't think his widow, my mother, should be eligible for the Legacy Benefit. It is a disgrace and I am ashamed and unable to explain to my mother why.
I understand the league has agreed to pay over half of these widows' benefit, BUT what does it take to get the NFLPA and Mr. Smith, executive director, to get off their butts and pay their share. Since my mother is 88, are they hoping she and other widows will die before they make a decision? That is the way it appears! How selfish can they (NFLPA) be? The popularity of football was built by the older players like my father � is this the way to thank them?
I plead, urge, and insist that you force something to be done for these widows. Get the NFLPA leadership to cover their share of the cost. What would you do if it was your mother? Enough is enough � do something!
Walker Gillette
NFL 70' - 77'
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