Ralph Wenzel (guard)


Ralph Richard Wenzel was a professional American football player who played guard for seven seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers.

Early onset of dementia

Wenzel's name gained notoriety in late 2009, when Wenzel's wife, Dr. Eleanor Perfetto, testified on Wenzel's dementia. Perfetto testified that Wenzel's football career probably had a causal effect with his dementia.