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When you're rich, you have the money to fight off deadly and crippling diseases. The most notable example of course being Miracle Johnson. NFL players are notoriously unhealthy, but they have money.
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Why NFL Players Really Go Bankrupt
It seems impossible for multimillionaire athletes to go broke. However, Sports Illustrated found that after two years of retirement, 78 percent of NFL players are bankrupt or under financial stress. How can that be possible?
There are many contributing factors to the suddenly wealthy becoming suddenly living hand-to-mouth again. Horrific spending habits, bad investments, generosity and child support can put the wealthiest athlete into the poor house.