Being a pro athlete sounds great unless you’re stuck on the sidelines when the checks stop coming in. Just ask former NFL defensive back Will Allen, who may be looking at some time after allegedly being involved in a Ponzi scheme.
If you’ve watched ESPN’s Broke, then you already know the drill. Bad investments, leeching family members, and a lack of discipline, and other factors can eat up a fortune real quick. These 12 athletes who went from riches to rags found out the hard way when they became headlines.
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