Alzado, Lyle

1949 - Born on April 3rd in Brooklyn, New York to an Italian-Spanish father and a Jewish mother.

1969 - Started taking anabolic steroids and never stopped.

1971 - He was a defensive lineman for Denver Broncos. Led the Broncos in sacks (10.5) and tackles (91). Two years later, he had a team record 13 sacks.

        - Alzado was named AFC Defensive Lineman of the Year as the Broncos made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history after a 12-2 regular season.
 

1979 - He was a defensive lineman for Cleveland Browns. Alzado had a contract dispute with the Broncos and walked out of training camp.

1982 - Alzado moved to the Los Angeles Raiders, and thrived under legendary owner Al Davis. He led the team with seven sacks in the strike-shortened season and was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

1985 - He retired after the season, having recorded eight points that year (safety, and fumble recovery for touchdown).

1991 - In a Sports Illustrated article, a weakened Alzado spoke out against the horrors of steroids.  

1992 - He died at 43 of brain cancer brought on by excessive steroid use.