Lou Gehrig's disease
Donna Houston holds up a photograph of her husband, Jim, during his playing years with the Cleveland Browns, Friday, April 3, 2020, in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. Houston's widow would keep notes on her husband's deteriorating condition in a three-ring binder so she would be prepared for the day when he needed full-time care. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Jim Houston, Browns' 'Mr. Dependable,' had CTE

By Jimmy Golen Apr. 03, 2020 07:10 PM EDT

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., watch and listen to Saints quarterback Drew Brees, speak during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) advocate and former National Football League (NFL) player, Steve Gleason, in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason honored by Congress for ALS work

Jan. 15, 2020 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, file photo, former New Orleans Saints NFL football player Steve Gleason is shown during an interview in New Orleans. Gleason, who become a leading advocate for people struggling with Lou Gehrig's disease after he was diagnosed with the paralyzing condition, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Jan. 15. President Donald Trump signed legislation last year awarding Gleason the medal, which is the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal Jan. 15

By Rebecca Santana Jan. 03, 2020 01:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2019, file photo, former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), looks at his screen with former Saints assistant coach Joe Vitt, center, before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in New Orleans. He's the Saints' biggest fan and the perfect symbol of a city that knows a thing or two about overcoming hardship. As the Big Easy goes for another championship, Gleason is along for the ride. Even though his body failed him, perhaps because of the game he loved so much, he never lost the will to live and love and make a difference. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Column: Gleason comes along for the Saints' playoff ride

By Paul Newberry Jan. 18, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Washington State establishes Steve Gleason Institute

Jan. 15, 2019 07:17 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State is creating a neuroscience center named for former Cougars and New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason. ...

Former Saint Gleason's Congressional Gold Medal official

Jan. 03, 2019 07:13 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation awarding former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason the...