Random Famous Athletes Who Are Alcoholics (38 items)

(#7) John Daly
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In 2008, John Daly was taken into police custody after being found drunk outside of a Hooters in North Carolina. The incident propelled him to stop drinking.
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(#16) Dwight Gooden
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Dwight Gooden discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol in his autobiography Heat, which was released in 1999.
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(#28) Billy Martin
- Dec. at 61 (1928-1989)
Billy Martin struggled with an addiction to alcohol throughout much of his adult life.
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(#9) Alexander Ovechkin
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NHL player Alexander Ovechkin has been photographed drunk in public on numerous occasions.
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(#13) Josh Hamilton
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Josh Hamilton struggled with drugs and alcohol, but he has been clean since 2005. In his autobiography, he credits his faith with helping him kick the habit.
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(#34) Steve Howe
- Dec. at 48 (1958-2006)
Steve Howe was suspended seven times throughout his MLB career, due to his struggles with drugs and alcohol.
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