In the last year or two I have started to see a generation of sports stars beginning to retire. These are guys who I have had the honor of following since their rookie years and some will soon leave their respective sports with their heads held high and behind them will be a legacy that will never be forgotten. But as is begin thinking about the Shaquille Oneal's and Roberto Carlos', who can retire with nothing but smiles on their faces, I can't help but remember the ones who made it, and then went away for one reason or another. Sports are beautiful, but can also be full of misery, and the fans... well they have a very... very bad memory. After all, success is measured in the present, and even though Celtic or Yankee fans will always argue about being the most successful franchises in their sports, the truth is there is nothing they want more than a title this year. So now I give you forgetful fans five names (not in any specific order) you might not remember, but once you hear them, you might just say, "he could've been great.
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