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Former pitcher Steve Howe killed in car crash

by Evie Apr 28, 2006 10:04AM PDT

Former MLB Pitcher Steve Howe Killed

Steve Howe, the relief pitcher whose promising career was derailed by cocaine and alcohol abuse, died Friday when his pickup truck rolled over in Coachella, Calif. He was 48.

Howe was killed at 5:55 a.m. PDT, said Dalyn Backes of the Riverside County coroner's office. The accident occurred about 130 miles east of Los Angeles. ...

A tragic end to a tragic life.

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Bet you $50...

by Paul C Apr 28, 2006 11:04AM PDT

...what the toxicology report says...

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Was my first thought too :-(

by Evie Apr 28, 2006 10:05PM PDT

I don't have much sympathy for those that continue to destroy themselves despite all of the opportunities to get help (and he had many opportunities and incentives). But I still think it is tragic.

Evie