41.   But there has been little help for back surgeries.

42.   But when top power forward John LeClair went down with back surgery, the team started to unravel.

43.   But Wilkins was here only a few days before undergoing back surgery.

44.   Cal Ripken is out with back surgery.

45.   Campbell said often during the post-season that left wing Adam Graves has not fully recovered from back surgery last autumn.

46.   Catapano explained that Weis had back surgery in April and was playing his first organized ball since then.

47.   Chad Pierson, who returned this week from back surgery, probably will back up fullback Charlie Landrigan, who has a sore shoulder.

48.   Charles Haley not only is returning to play a mere seven weeks after back surgery, he will start at defensive end for the Cowboys.

49.   Chester McGlockton, who went from Oakland to AFC West rival Kansas City, underwent back surgery the day before the season began.

50.   Chuck Person may miss the season after undergoing back surgery.