GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Former Detroit Lions head coach Bobby Ross has introduced that he’s battling most cancers.
In an interview with USA In the present day, the 88-year-old confirmed that he’s battling power lymphocytic leukemia. The American Most cancers Society says CLL is “very hard to cure, but most people can live with the disease for many years or even decades.”
“It is a form of cancer, but it’s not usually thought of as a serious one,” Ross instructed USA In the present day. “But if your lymph nodes start to grow … then you’ve got to be careful. That’s where I am right now.”
The Virginia native coached throughout the NFL and faculty ranks for 40 years, together with a four-year stint with the Lions from 1997 to 2000. Ross managed to make the playoffs twice regardless of placing up a 27-30 file.
The Lions completed 9-7 in 1997 and misplaced to Tampa Bay within the NFC wild card spherical. Detroit went 8-8 in 1999 and snuck into the wild card spherical however fell to Washington.
Ross resigned after Week 10 in November 2000, citing well being issues. Nevertheless, he additionally famous his frustrations with Lions possession and the persona of his staff.
