Leigh Steinberg files for bankruptcy (1 Viewer)

[Raider Nation]

SAN DIEGO—Sports agent Leigh Steinberg, who represented many of the NFL's biggest stars and was the inspiration for the movie "Jerry Maguire," has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Known as the first super agent, Steinberg said Wednesday that he takes responsibility for debts of several million dollars.

"I just lost track while I was in rehab," Steinberg told The Associated Press. He said he struggled with alcohol for years but has been sober since 2010.

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[DiStefano]

How the mighty have fallen. At one point in time, he was the gold standard.

Alcoholism is the #####.

 

[ShaqAttaq]

Wow

 

[Bad_Mo]

Show me the unemployment line!

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'm sure a bunch of sports owners are chipping in to help the guy out.

 

[Workhorse]

It was a mission statement.

 

[Tackling Dummies]

Not sure if he's still in the agent business, but he's been submitting columns over at National Football Post Link

 

[Warhogs]

Perfect story line for Jerry Maguire II.

 

[Raider Nation]

I remember seeing an interview with him a few years back, and he was slurring his words terribly. At the time, I had no idea he had a problem with alcohol. I thought maybe he was medicated or something, but it was really noticeable. It was almost like when a guy comes straight from the dentist, and he can barely articulate any words because of mouth pain.