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Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

  • Bo Jackson on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#1) Bo Jackson

    • 57
  • Lou Gehrig on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#2) Lou Gehrig

    • Dec. at 38 (1903-1941)
  • Barry Sanders on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#3) Barry Sanders

    • 51
  • Pat Tillman on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#4) Pat Tillman

    • Dec. at 28 (1976-2004)
  • Roberto Clemente on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#5) Roberto Clemente

    • Dec. at 38 (1934-1972)
  • Gale Sayers on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#6) Gale Sayers

    • 76
  • Larry Bird on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#7) Larry Bird

    • 63
  • Derrick Thomas on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#8) Derrick Thomas

    • Dec. at 33 (1967-2000)
  • Len Bias on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#9) Len Bias

    • Dec. at 23 (1963-1986)
  • Sandy Koufax on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#10) Sandy Koufax

    • 84
  • Dale Earnhardt on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#11) Dale Earnhardt

    Dale Earnhardt on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
  • Monica Seles on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#12) Monica Seles

    • 46
  • Magic Johnson on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#13) Magic Johnson

    • 60
  • Sean Taylor on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#14) Sean Taylor

    • Dec. at 24 (1983-2007)
  • Dražen Petrović on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#15) Dražen Petrović

    • Dec. at 29 (1964-1993)
  • Brian Piccolo on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#16) Brian Piccolo

    • Dec. at 27 (1943-1970)
  • Thurman Munson on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#17) Thurman Munson

    • Dec. at 32 (1947-1979)
  • Pete Maravich on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#18) Pete Maravich

    • Dec. at 41 (1947-1988)
  • Kirby Puckett on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#19) Kirby Puckett

    • Dec. at 46 (1960-2006)
  • Calvin Johnson on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#20) Calvin Johnson

    • 34
  • Yao Ming on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#21) Yao Ming

    • 39
  • Shoeless Joe Jackson on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#22) Shoeless Joe Jackson

    • Dec. at 64 (1887-1951)
  • Jim Brown on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#23) Jim Brown

    • 83
  • Payne Stewart on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#24) Payne Stewart

    • Dec. at 42 (1957-1999)
  • Ernie Davis on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#25) Ernie Davis

    • Dec. at 24 (1939-1963)
  • Reggie Lewis on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#26) Reggie Lewis

    • Dec. at 28 (1965-1993)
  • Sterling Sharpe on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#27) Sterling Sharpe

    • 54
  • Hank Gathers on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#28) Hank Gathers

    • Dec. at 23 (1967-1990)
  • Penny Hardaway on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#29) Penny Hardaway

    • 48
  • Bruce Lee on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#30) Bruce Lee

    • Dec. at 33 (1940-1973)
  • Terrell Davis on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#31) Terrell Davis

    • 47
  • Roy Campanella on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#32) Roy Campanella

    • Dec. at 72 (1921-1993)
  • Tony Conigliaro on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#33) Tony Conigliaro

    • Dec. at 45 (1945-1990)
  • Bill Walton on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#34) Bill Walton

    • 67
  • Davey Allison on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#35) Davey Allison

    Davey Allison on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
  • Marco van Basten on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#36) Marco van Basten

    • 55
  • Brandon Roy on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#37) Brandon Roy

    • 35
  • Grant Hill on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#38) Grant Hill

    • 47
  • Tracy McGrady on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#39) Tracy McGrady

    • 40
  • Greg Oden on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#40) Greg Oden

    • 31
  • Adam Petty on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#41) Adam Petty

    • Dec. at 20 (1980-2000)
  • Patrick Willis on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#42) Patrick Willis

    • 34
  • Steve Prefontaine on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#43) Steve Prefontaine

    • Dec. at 24 (1951-1975)
  • Dizzy Dean on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#44) Dizzy Dean

    • Dec. at 64 (1910-1974)
  • Kurt Warner on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#45) Kurt Warner

    • 48
  • Pelle Lindbergh on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#46) Pelle Lindbergh

    • Dec. at 26 (1959-1985)
    played his first games for the Flyers in 1982. In1983, he was named goalie of the NHL All-Rookie Team. He led the NHL with 40 victories during the 1984–85 season and won theVezina Trophy, the first European goaltender to do so in NHL history. That same year, he was also named a First Team All-Star. Lindbergh was the first goalie to bring a water bottle on ice with him during NHL games. Lindbergh did this to combat severe dehydration he commonly suffered from. This practice first drew criticism from opponents and coaches alike, but is now the norm for NHL goaltenders.
    Selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 1983.
         Selected to the NHL First All-Star Team in 1985.
          Vezina Trophy winner in 1985.
          Played in 1983, 1985 NHL All-Star Games.
    voted to the 1986 NHL All-Star Team posthumously 
  • Kellen Winslow on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#47) Kellen Winslow

    • 62
  • Fireball Roberts on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#48) Fireball Roberts

    nascar racer died in fiery crash in his prime.
     
  • Eric Lindros on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#49) Eric Lindros

    • 46
  • Isiah Thomas on Random Athletes Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

    (#50) Isiah Thomas

    • 58

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As professional athletes, whether they are football, basketball, or tennis players, or other athletes, as they grow older, they can feel the changes in their bodies, and these changes will cause some psychological distress. The best age for a competitive athlete is probably between 20 and 30 years old, personal experience and talent can determine the start and end of the career.

Looking back to the history of sports, it is regret that many talented athletes ended their career soon due to some unexpected reasons, such as injuries, accidents, etc. You will find a collection of 143 athletes whose careers were ended too soon on this page.

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