1. Mike Tyson — He earned more than $300 million, then at one point was worth $700. That takes work.
2. George Best — “I spent a lot of money on booze, [women] and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.”
3. Michael Vick — His money problems started before he pleaded guilty in the dogfighting case — that just made it worse.
4. Latrell Sprewell — The man who once complained about having to feed his family made almost $100 million before having his house foreclosed on and yacht repossessed.
5. Joe Louis — Thanks to failed investments and a huge tax bill, he died virtually penniless in 1981.
Stephen Whyno is the Capitals and NHL reporter for The Washington Times. You can follow him on Twitter (@SWhyno) or send him e-mail at swhyno@washingtontimes.com.
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