Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was on top of the world in 2006. As the franchise player of the Atlanta Falcons, he was the highest-paid player in professional football and enjoyed fame — and notoriety. He also served as a pitchman for such companies as Nike, EA Sports, Coca-Cola, Kraft, Rawlings and Hasbro. In short, Michael Vick had everything.
Vick, however, also operated and bankrolled an illegal dogfighting ring located on a property Vick owned in rural Surry County in southeastern Virginia. In August 2008, he pled guilty to federal felony charges and spent 23 months in confinement for his involvement. He lost all his endorsements and entered bankruptcy with close to $18 million owed to his creditors.
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