Athletes That Were Once Rich But Lost It All

Published on August 3, 2020
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Johnny Unitas

Johnny Unitas was known as “The Golden Arm” for his football skills while playing for the former Baltimore Colts. He was the NFL MVP in 1959, 1964, and 1967. Despite his success, fame, and fortune, in 1991 he filed for bankruptcy as well as protection again creditors. He was $3.2 million in debt at that point.

Johnny Unitas

Johnny Unitas

Chris Eubank

Former middleweight and super-middleweight boxer Chris Eubank was extremely successful and holds many titles. Once he earned the big bucks, he began purchasing luxury cars and designer cloths and other extravagant items, to the point where he was $1.7 million in debt. Luckily, he was able to get himself out of debt and back on track. His son is now a successful boxer as well.

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Chris Eubank

Chris Eubank