Mel Turpin, the former Cleveland Cavaliers center nicknamed "Dinner Bell Mel" during his disappointing (and ofter overweight) NBA career, committed suicide. After his NBA career, in which he was the 6th player chosen in the draft (what we would today refer to as a "lottery pick"), he ended up as a security guard.
Lord only knows what role all of the abuse that he received as a pro played in his decision. All I know is that, growing up in Cleveland, I can't remember anyone who had to take more abuse from the home fans, not even the Cavs' infamous owner Ted Stepien (nicknamed "Stupien" by fans, but not by the media, who needed to keep on his good side until after he sold the team to the Gund brothers).
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