10 Shocking Facts The NFL Don't Want You To Know

3. 55 Years

Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Sio Moore (55) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at O.com Coliseum in Oakland, CA, on Sunday, December 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Zito)
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The average lifespan of an NFL player up to 1994 was only 55 years. While there have been significant wellness policy adjustments and a marked increase of lifespan, this is a horrifying statistic to look at, considering the fact that 20 years really wasn't all that long ago.

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