Chris Spielman – Cleveland Browns
On and off the field, Chris Spielman has a heart of gold and buckets of raw talent. Most say he’s an underrated linebacker, as he did after all, captain the Lions’ defense to one of the best statistically in the NFL in the mid 90s. Then with the Buffalo Bills in the 1997, Spielman suffered a neck injury that required spinal surgery, he missed most of the season after this. He then chose to miss out on the 1998 season to help his wife, who was battling cancer at the time. In 1999, he was itching to get back on the field so he signed with the Browns in 1999 and sadly suffered yet another neck injury, forcing him into retirement. He’s now a broadcaster.
Chris Spielman – Cleveland Browns
Keith Primeau – Philadelphia Flyers
And the NHL keeps ’em comin’. During 1990 to 2006, Keith Primeau was a King on the ice. During his time with the Flyers, he scored the game winning goal in THE longest game to ever occur in modern NHL playoff history against the Pittsburgh Penguins. As the team captain, he went on to lead the team in goals (34) and even tied his career high in points (73) in the 2000–01 season. Primeau was no stranger to injuries, he suffered numerous head injuries before the fatal blow came nine games into the 2005–06 season. He sustained a severe concussion, was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome and retired within days.
Keith Primeau – Philadelphia Flyers
