Career Altering Injuries

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Daniel "Boobie" Gibson - At the end of last year's regular season, Daniel "Boobie" Gibson sustained a tendon tear in his left ankle and foot. Beside the fact that an injury that severe could have ended his career, Daniel was concerned about his family and how he'd be able to provide for them. See how Keyshia and Daniel deal with his injury and its implications on Keyshia & Daniel: Family First tonight at 10P/9C! (Photo: Chris Chambers/Getty Images)
Daunte Culpepper - The knees are one of the keys to a successful career in football, so a professional player injuring this particular body part is often career altering or career ending. In 2001, Daunte Culpepper learned this lesson and, although he went on to play for a few more seasons after recovering, he was never the same. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Alvin Williams - After a season-ending knee injury in 2004, Alvin Williams was placed on the injured list for the 2004-2005 season. Although he tried to make a comeback the following season, he ended up back on the injured list after just one game. However, Williams was named assistant coach by the Raptors and eventually took on the role of director of player development for the team.  (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Sterling Sharpe - In 1994, Sterling Sharpe's career as a wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers ended with a neck injury. He was never able to win a Super Bowl, but his brother gave Sterling the first of three Super Bowl rings that he won because of the influence that Sterling had on him. Talk about brotherly love!  (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/ALLSPORT)Michael Irvin - Legendary Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin had quite the dramatic exit when his career was ended by a spinal cord injury. The injury happened during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on their home turf. While being carted off the field, Irvin was met with cheers from Eagles fans because he had been going to work on their team for a decade. Irvin got the last laugh, though, since he's worked as a commentator and actor since his NFL career ended. (Photo: Mike Powell  /Allsport)

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Daunte Culpepper - The knees are one of the keys to a successful career in football, so a professional player injuring this particular body part is often career altering or career ending. In 2001, Daunte Culpepper learned this lesson and, although he went on to play for a few more seasons after recovering, he was never the same. (Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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