Husker And Packers Legend Ahman Green Has Parkinson's

Ahman Green

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Nebraska Cornhuskers and Green Bay Packers legendary running back Ahman Green has told the "Go Long with Tyler Dunne" podcast that he's living with Parkinson's disease.

The 49-year-old from Omaha Central High says he was diagnosed over a year ago, but is "ahead" of most symptoms through medication and a proper diet.

After a legendary career under the Nebraska "Friday Night Lights," Ahman Green was an All -American and played on two National Championship teams at Nebraska in 1995 and 1997.

Green is in the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame and is the all-time leading rusher for Green Bay.

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