Could of been "Greatest" players whose careers were cut short

[TheBonger]

gotta put my boy Joe Theismann in there, he had really just came into his own for the last 4 seasons or so. With 2 super bowl appearances and 1 title already in the decade, who knows what a Theismann lead Skins could have done through the '80s and early 90's. (They won two more SB's without him) Also the way Joe's career was cut short has too be one of the most brutal incidents in the history of MNF, and the NFL.

[Metalhead]

Mario Lemeuix could have (probably would have) broken many of Gretzky's records had he not had cancer and a bad back. This guy retired, went in the hall of fame, and came out of retirement and still dominated.

[Mac]

Originally Posted by Thaistylist

Ankiel is second in the minors to Craig Brazell with 27.

My bad, I hadn't checked the stats since the all-star break. I know he lead most of the first half. I am kinda excited about him coming to the majors. If he is able to go from being the top pitching prospect to a really good outfielder who can hit then it's going to be quite amazing. A scout from one major league team said he has the arm of a right fielder, the speed and defense of a center fielder and the best looking swing since Larry Walker.

[Thaistylist]

I work for the Cards single a short season team and let me tell you




the future of the cards is not bright, they have a new scouting director that isnt a baseball man. Our team is 9-22 the pitching is pretty good...some names to look out for are Clay Mortenson, Jesse Todd, and Daniel Kopp. But hitting wise the cards won't be having a homegrown guy hit more than 20+ hrs from this draft.

[JoeKickAss]

Mark Prior

[BigBanda]

Yeah I agree with Grant Hill being 1. I remember whene he first came into the league he was being labeled as the next Michael Jordan. He is still a great player but somewhere along the way he lost a lot of steam.

[Mac]

Originally Posted by Thaistylist

I work for the Cards single a short season team and let me tell you




the future of the cards is not bright, they have a new scouting director that isnt a baseball man. Our team is 9-22 the pitching is pretty good...some names to look out for are Clay Mortenson, Jesse Todd, and Daniel Kopp. But hitting wise the cards won't be having a homegrown guy hit more than 20+ hrs from this draft.

Yeah, I was kinda disappointed in the draft. I couldn't believe they took that SS. I mean I know he's supposed to have a great glove but they don't project much from his bat.

Edit: Although I'm also excited about Colby Rasmus, he's in AA right now but they are saying he's our best position prospect.

Things are looking bleak for the future though, it seems Jocketty wants out and that sucks because he's the most underrated GM there is.

[Thaistylist]

Yea, I guess they hired a business man to run their scouting department to save some money and next thing they know he is their scouting director. That pisses me off because essentially thats what I am going to school to be and he obviously can't scout his way out of a paper bag.

[CM PO]

Len Bias


people thought he was better than Jordan coming outta college and OD on coke be4 playing 1 game. Poster boy for this thread

[killerinstinct]

Ian Thorpe-I still can't beleive he retired. He still had a lot of talent left in him and in my opinion was always a better swimmer than Michael Phelps.

Also "Shoeless" Joe Jackson comes to mind.