These Athletes Were On Hall Of Fame Paths Until Injuries Got In The Way

Chris Spielman Could Have Been A Hall-Of-Famer

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Chris Spielman spent his NFL career with the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, and Cleveland Browns. He was selected to four Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro three times. All his accolades came before a neck injury in 1997 that required surgery.

Spielman sat out the next year, citing a desire to be with his wife while she battled cancer. In 1999, he signed with the Browns but was forced to retire before week one after suffering another neck injury.