Athletes Turned Criminals

Ten jocks who traded in their pro careers for lives of crime.

10. Art Schlichter – A degenerate gambler, this former Indianapolis Colts quarterback has served a combined 10 years of prison time in 44 different institutions across the country. In addition to losing his NFL career to gambling addiction, he blew millions of dollars and currently lives with his mother in Indiana.

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9. Chris Henry – This former Cincinnati Bengal (and teammate of Pacman Jones) committed so many crimes from 2005-2007 that he is considered untouchable by most NFL teams. A shortlist of his sins includes assault, DUI, and probation violation. Can you belive not one of them involved a strip club?
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8. Marion Jones – Although she won five medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, this world champion has since been stripped of her gold after admitting to taking performance-enhancing drugs. Now serving six months for perjury, she makes Ben Johnson look like a stand-up guy.
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7. Michael Vick – This three-time ProBowler is currently serving a 23-month prison sentence for various federal felonies related to his underground dog fighting hobby. Vick will also be undergoing trial for Virginia state felony charges in June, so don’t expect to see him in a Falcons uniform anytime soon. But you might be able to catch him in the annual Guards versus Prisoners game at the United States Penitentiary.
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6. Marcus Vick – While it looked like he had a bright pro career ahead of him, Ookie’s younger brother blew a Virginia Tech football scholarship after various criminal incidents, including reckless driving, possession of marijuana and distributing alcohol to minors. At least he didn’t hurt any dogs.
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5. Isaiah “J.R.” Rider –Although he was the 1994 Slam Dunk Contest champion, Rider will be better remembered for his criminal record than his “East Bay Funk Dunk.” After a disappointing pro career that was littered with fines and suspensions, the former Laker chalked up a rap sheet worthy of “Grand Theft Auto” that includes kidnapping, assault, drug possession and domestic violence charges.
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4. Mike Danton – This forward from the St. Louis Blues was charged with conspiracy to murder his agent. Danton was caught because the “hitman” he believed he was hiring turned out to be a police dispatcher. He is currently serving 7 ½ years in federal prison.
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3. Mike Tyson – “The baddest man on the planet” served three years in prison for raping a beauty-pageant contestant in the early ’90s. After unsuccessfully trying to reclaim his former glory in the ring, “Iron” Mike encountered more legal troubles, including DUI and felony drug possession charges in Scotsdale, Arizona.
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2. O.J. Simpson – Stealing your own memorabilia is downright despicable. Oh, yeah, he also might have something to do with that double homicide in 1994.
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1. Rae Carruth – A former wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers, Carruth planned the drive-by shooting of a woman who was eight months pregnant with his twins. The woman and one of the children were killed, while the other child survived, but suffers from cerebal palsy. Even O.J. is disgusted.

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- With Marcus Brinkwell