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NH Physician Looks to Ban High School Football

Citing fears of brain injury

Reason Staff | 10.3.2012 9:08 AM

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DOVER, N.H. - A retired physician is leading a push to ban football at a high school in Dover, New Hampshire. 

Dr. Paul Butler is on the school board and says the sport puts players at risk of brain damage later in life.

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