James VodvarkaDr. James Vodvarka, D.O., is an osteopathic physician whose life and career were profoundly shaped by his relationship with NFL Hall of Famer Mike Webster. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Vodvarka grew up immersed in the culture of Seelers football and later became one of the first physicians willing to confront the devastating long-term effects of repetitive head trauma in professional athletes. His firsthand experiences treating Mike Webster placed him at the center of the emerging conversation surrounding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). Through medicine, advocacy, and storytelling, Dr. Vodvarka has dedicated himself to honoring Webster's legacy and raising awareness about the human cost of football-related brain injuries. Read More Read Less