‘Peterson, who played for the Sabres from 1981 to ’85 after coming to town with Mike Foligno in the blockbuster deal that included Danny Gare and Jim Schoenfeld heading to Detroit, went public with his ailment in 2004 and started the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2007. He’s continuing to help others with the disease by teaching them about deep brain stimulation and its benefits.’
Parkinson's takes Preds' Peterson off ice
Source: Buffalo News