Murder, Manslaughter, & DUI: Athletes getting Arrested

Have you ever been in a lot of trouble? Did you ever have a minor or major scrape with the law? Did your family and friends find out about it? Well, professional athletes, like you and me, are only human, and as such, they sometimes make mistakes…..big mistakes! However, when they make a mistake, it is front page news across all forms of media. Let's test your knowledge of these athletes who have committed a range of different crimes.

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Murder, Manslaughter, & DUI: Athletes getting Arrested

What former MLB pitcher was arrested in 2004 for throwing a chair into the stands at Oakland Coliseum?

What former New York Yankee pitcher was arrested and charged with DUI twice in one decade?

In 1993, what NBA player was arrested 2 different times for getting into fights (unrelated to his on the court behaviour)?

What former L.A. Ram running back is serving a 30 year sentence for multiple offenses?

What former NFL wide receiver served 24 days in jail for vehicular manslaughter?

In 2009, what NHL star roughed up a cab driver in a dispute over 20 cents?

What former Toronto Blue Jay pitcher was arrested and charged with domestic assault a few years ago?

What former NHL player went to prison for 30 months for robbing 2 banks?

What former NHL player served over 5 years in prison or hiring a hitman to kill his agent?

What fomer NFL wide receiver murdered his pregnant girlfriend?

What former Miami Dolphin is serving a 15 year sentence for burglary?

Which NBA player that was involved in 'The Malice At The Palace' was actually criminally charged for his actions?

What fomer NHL player and coach spent 1 year in prison for vehicular manslaughter?

What former NHL player was sent to prison for trying to smuggle drugs?

What NBA player received 100 hours of community service for throwing a basketball at a female referee's head in a charity basketball game?

What former NHL goalie spent 15 days in jail for impaired driving?

What former NFL tight end is currently serving a prison sentence for the murder of Odin Lloyd?

What former Raider was charged with 3 counts of attempted felony murder?

In 1990, what NBA player was arrested for soliciting a prostitute in Houston?

What NBA player was convicted of aggravated assault in the wrongful death of his limo driver?

What former N.Y. Mets pitcher was once arrested after a game in the player's lounge for attacking his girlfriend's father?

What former Minnesota North Star served almost 6 years in prison for drug smuggling?

What current NHL player once spent a night in jail for grabbing a police officer's butt?

What former NFL player served a 23 month jail term for his role in a dog-fighting ring?

What current MLB manager was once arrested for DUI while being found asleep in his running vehicle in the middle of an intersection?

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