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Jovan Belcher

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Football Player

The Resume

    (July 24, 1987-December 1, 2012)
    Born in West Babylon, New York
    Former National Football League (NFL) linebacker
    Attended the University of Maine
    Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2009
    Recorded 198 tackles and 1 sack during his career
    Killed his girlfriend at their Kansas City home on December 1, 2012 and took his own life at Arrowhead Stadium later that day
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Why he might be annoying:

    He killed his girlfriend at their Kansas City home, then drove to the Chiefs' stadium where he committed suicide.
    He killed himself in front of Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel, General Manager Scott Pioli, and several Chiefs employees.
    At the time of his death, his coaches and manger tried to talk him down from suicide.
    He had a 2 1/2 month-old daughter who will grow up without her parents.
    His death came in the midst of one of the worst Chiefs seasons in history.
    While attending Maine, he broke a window in a dispute with a girl and broke his thumb.

Why he might not be annoying:

    It is unknown if he had any medical issues that may have contributed to his decision to commit suicide.
    The NFL refused to cancel the Chiefs game scheduled for the day after his death.
    His girlfriend's family reported no history of problems between her and Belcher.
    He led his football team to an undefeated season in his senior year of high school.
    He was a small-school football player who was able to be a successful pro player.
    Before he died, he called his agent and told him 'Please make sure my beautiful daughter lives the best life possible. I love her.'

Credit: Darrell


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 422 Votes: 79.38% Annoying