HairOnFire Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Bengals Team Doctor Receives National Award Last Update: 10:47 am(Mark Slaughter, 9News) CINCINNATI -- The Bengals team doctor was honored by the NFL after receiving an award for outstanding NFL team physician Saturday.Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine physician Dr. Robert Heidt, Jr. was named the recipient of the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Award for Outstanding NFL Team Physician for his commitment and care of the Cincinnati Bengals.The award was presented to Dr. Heidt by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society."I am humbled and honored to receive this award," said Dr. Heidt. "It is such a great organization. The job itself has been a labor of love and one I've enjoyed throughout my career."Dr. Heidt has been the Bengals team physician for more than 25 years and once served as the president of the NFL Physician's Society.Dr. Heidt has also been the recipient of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Team Physician Award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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