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Team doctors jobs those days were to keep you on the field
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"Team doctors' jobs those days were to keep you on the field"

- Merlin Olsen

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In this quote, previous NFL player Merlin Olsen is reflecting on the function of team medical professionals throughout his time as a professional athlete. He suggests that their main obligation was to make sure that gamers stayed on the field, instead of prioritizing their general health and well-being. This declaration highlights the intense pressure and concentrate on winning in professional sports, where players are frequently expected to press through injuries and play through pain. It likewise sheds light on the prospective overlook of players' long-term health in favor of short-term success. In general, Olsen's words function as a suggestion of the sacrifices and dangers that professional athletes face in pursuit of their athletic careers.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Merlin Olsen between September 15, 1940 and March 11, 2010. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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