Hard knocks: the cost of courage
Slow NewsWhen World Cup Winner Phil Vickery retired in 2010, he thought his toughest physical battles were behind him. Today, like hundreds of former players, he lives with memory loss and the looming threat of brain trauma – and he’s demanding answers. And across the world, more and more people are looking towards one man in particular.
Reporters: Ben Coles and Jonathan Lewis
Producer: Jonathan Lewis
Artwork: Lucy Stevenson
Sound design: Dominic Delargy
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
Credits: ITV, BBC, Dodge Woodall, ABC News
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