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Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 23). Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/hall-of-famer-and-southern-coach-marshall-faulk-says-he-s-been-diagnosed-with-parkinson-s/article_f01a9e94-7b07-5b53-9d81-79b920244c8f.html

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Marshall Faulk, a former NFL running back and current coach at Southern University, announced on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. At 53 years old, Faulk mentioned experiencing hand rigidity and minor tremors but noted these symptoms have not worsened in the past year and a half due to medication. Known for his career spanning twelve seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams, Faulk was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Marshall Faulk, a 53-year-old Hall of Fame NFL running back and current football coach at Southern University, revealed on Wednesday’s episode of "The Caring Neurologist" podcast that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He first noticed signs while playing golf about 18 months ago and was advised by his doctor to get checked. Faulk is experiencing hand rigidity and minor tremors but attributes this to early detection, noting that medication helps manage these symptoms. A former standout for both the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams, Faulk aims to raise awareness and encourage others to seek help if they experience similar symptoms.

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Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. asserted

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Faulk revealed his diagnosis on the podcast “The Caring Neurologist” on Wednesday, telling the host, “I want to help as many people as I can.” asserted

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The 53-year-old Faulk said he was not experiencing “issues” beyond hand rigidity and a few tremors, thanks to medication. asserted

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He doesn’t believe the symptoms have gotten worse in the 18 months he’s been dealing with the disease. asserted

he → believe → disease

Faulk is in his first season as Southern’s coach after serving as running backs coach at Colorado. asserted

Faulk → serve → Colorado

He played 12 NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and St. Louis Rams, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. asserted

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Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's

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