Gerald B. Sullivan (born January 15, 1952) is a former professional

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player who was an

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for eight seasons for the

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. In December 2012, Sullivan, along with former players

Bruce Herron Bruce Wayne Herron (born April 14, 1954) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for five seasons for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. In December 2012, Herron and former players Raymond Austin a ...

and Raymond Austin filed a lawsuit against the

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for their handling of

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