From Glory to Gridiron Gloom: How These NFL Legends Lost Their Shine
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By Angeline Smith
Warren Sapp
At the height of his NFL career, Warren Sapp won a Super Bowl and was a seven-time Pro Bowler plying his trade as a defensive tackle. At that time, his multi-million-dollar NFL contracts totaled a whopping $76 million. He had an endearing pension, an annuity, and assets worth $6.4 million.
Warren also had the spoils from endorsements, reality TV appearances, riveting speeches, and a book deal. Unfortunately, his over-the-top extravagance landed him in legal trouble with bankruptcy resulting from debts that sacked him for a loss. A business gamble aimed at affordable housing left him fumbling for a $6.7 million financial recovery.
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