Video on running back Ricky Bell

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Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman

The sad story of Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ricky Bell | A story of heartbreak & tragedy
In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was dead. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever covered.

 

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Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman

The sad story of Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ricky Bell | A story of heartbreak & tragedy
In 1977, Rick Bell is drafted No. 1 overall out of the University of Southern California by the Tamp Bay Buccaneers. He's a 1,000 yard rusher, with speed, agility, size and strength. By 1984, he was dead. This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I've ever covered.

He was one of the friendliest and humblest people you would ever meet. Super competitive, even while playing pick-up games at the park. I like think he was that way with everyone. Rolled right up in the neighborhood park and started balling. I think that was around 79 or 80.