Death, Hollywood and the Duersons’ Complicated Relationship with Football

December 23, 2015   ·   Dan Pompei   ·   Jump to comments

On the television stand in the bedroom of Tregg Duerson's home is a burgundy leather Bible.
A name is embossed in gold on the cover.
David R. Duerson.
The book belonged to Tregg's father, a former NFL safety who took his life nearly five years ago. It was found on a bed in a condominium in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, next to Dave Duerson's body.
Dave, who played for the Bears, Giants and Cardinals in an 11-year career, was one of the last people many would have expected to kill himself. He was a captain and an All-American at Notre Dame. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and a two-time Super Bowl champion.
A well-spoken leader in the locker room and the community, Duerson was voted the NFL's Man of the Year in 1987. After football he had success as a businessman, taking over Fair Oaks sausage company and growing sales from $24 million to $63.5 million. He had dreams of running for mayor of Chicago or of becoming executive director of the NFL Players Association.
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