Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor [Getty Images]

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 12: Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor (56) is shown sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Craig Erickson during their 12 September 1993 game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Taylor, who retired at the end of the 1993 season, was arrested 19 October in St. Pete Beach, Florida after purchasing crack cocaine from an undercover police officer for USD 50. Taylor played in ten Pro Bowls and led the Giants to two Super Bowl championships. (Photo credit should read MARK D. PHILLIPS/AFP via Getty Images)

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