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Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
« on: February 07, 2022, 06:52:32 PM »

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I’m doubtful anybody has a personal connection, but if you do, reach out.  He seems to be asking for help in a public way:

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Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
about 7 minutes ago
I’m just tired of being miserable all the time..I have zero future

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greg dickerson
@gregdickerson13
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5h
I’m tired of life, I’m tired of everything…I’d like to blame that on it being a Monday, but that’s pretty much everyday. Sorry

For those who aren’t aware, he was a sideline reporter for the Celts / CSNNE about 10 years ago.  He had a couple of serious seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy.  That pretty much ended his TV career, I think.

I hate seeing people suffering.  I hope he has loved ones to support him.


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Re: Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2022, 06:56:53 PM »

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 Remember him well! Hope he gets some help.

Re: Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2022, 07:03:52 PM »

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Very sad. I hope he gets some help. C'mon Celts there must be something he can do for you.

Re: Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2022, 09:24:37 PM »

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Met him once, nice guy, gave me a hard time for wearing a Yankees hat while telling him I was a Celtics fan.

When I met him, I remember blanking out on his name.  I saw him and thought "that's Greg Dickerson", but for some reason my mind said "or is it Gary Tanguay" and I didn't want to embarrass myself and say the wrong name, so I just said "hey, you're with the Celtics."

Article from 10 years ago talking about some of his struggles (which I never knew about until now).

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Re: Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
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Met him once, nice guy, gave me a hard time for wearing a Yankees hat while telling him I was a Celtics fan.

When I met him, I remember blanking out on his name.  I saw him and thought "that's Greg Dickerson", but for some reason my mind said "or is it Gary Tanguay" and I didn't want to embarrass myself and say the wrong name, so I just said "hey, you're with the Celtics."

Article from 10 years ago talking about some of his struggles (which I never knew about until now).

Yeah, the man has overcome a lot.  Epilepsy, Tourette’s, OCD, dyslexia…. And he still made it into an ultra-competitive field. 

I just hope somebody is watching out for the guy.


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Re: Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2022, 11:56:06 PM »

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I’m doubtful anybody has a personal connection, but if you do, reach out.  He seems to be asking for help in a public way:

Quote
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
about 7 minutes ago
I’m just tired of being miserable all the time..I have zero future

Quote
greg dickerson
@gregdickerson13
·
5h
I’m tired of life, I’m tired of everything…I’d like to blame that on it being a Monday, but that’s pretty much everyday. Sorry

For those who aren’t aware, he was a sideline reporter for the Celts / CSNNE about 10 years ago.  He had a couple of serious seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy.  That pretty much ended his TV career, I think.

I hate seeing people suffering.  I hope he has loved ones to support him.

I hate seeing people give up.

Sounds like a very public 'cry for help'.
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Re: Does anybody happen to know Greg Dickerson?
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2022, 12:56:49 AM »

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Very sad to read that Dickerson is really struggling. He and Tanguay have had to deal with harsh medical challenges. I wish them both nothing but the best.