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Old 05-16-2010, 04:31 PM
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Question Biggest Self-destruct stories in sports?
(Inspired by the other current threads about "best to not win a title" and "biggest blow to a franchise.")


For some reason, I always think about Theo Fleury when I think of self-destructing.

Spent most of the money he ever made on drugs, alcohol, and gambling. Says he failed 13 drug tests when he was with the Rangers. Had a gun in his mouth, ready to pull the trigger.

I still don't know how he scored over 1,000 points while he was such a mess all the time. His 3 short-handed goals in one game is still a record.

Without the drugs, he probably could have had at least 5 more good NHL seasons and another 500 career points, maybe 10 good years from 98 to 08 if he'd never left Calgary.
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Lawrence Phillips comes to mind.
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Good one.

Mike Tyson seems obvious.
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Old 05-16-2010, 04:45 PM
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Tiger Woods and Big Ben look like they're currently trying self-destruction on for size.
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He's made a comeback now, but Josh Hamilton -- from #1 pick to crack addict.
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Good one.

Mike Tyson seems obvious.
totaly agree....
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i think he ruined himself after been a sport player... before.. he did ok...

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